Egyptian archaeologists have discovered a lost city dating back at least 3400 years.
The renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced the discovery of what has come to be known as the “lost golden city” which is located near Luxor, home of the legendary Valley of the Kings.
The find has been called one of the most important since the unearthing of the tomb of Tutankhamun and the ‘largest’ ever found in Egypt.
The excavation team in a statement released on Thursday said the city “was lost under the sands and dates to the reign of Amenhotep III.
Within weeks, of the excavations which began in September 2020, the team discovered mud brick formations that ran in every directions.
After seven months of excavations, several neighborhoods have been uncovered, including a bakery complete with ovens and storage pottery, as well as administrative and residential districts.
The site of excavation was between the temples of Ramses III and Amenhotep III near Luxor, some 500 kilometers (300 miles) south of Cairo.
Last week, Egypt moved the mummified remains of 18 ancient kings and four queens across Cairo from the Egyptian Museum to the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
Among the 22 bodies in the procession which was dubbed “pharaohs Golden Parade”, were those of Amenhotep III and his wife, Queen Tiye. The transportation was live-streamed for audiences around the world to watch.
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