Echoes of the Seventh

Archaeologists in Luxor, Egypt, have unearthed a vast and well-preserved city dating back approximately 3,400 years to the reign of Amenhotep III, one of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs. This “lost golden city,” named Aten, provides unprecedented insight into the daily lives of ancient Egyptians during the New Kingdom period. The city, discovered by a team led by Dr. Zahi Hawass, includes houses, administrative buildings, and workshops, revealing a vibrant urban center. Excavations have uncovered intact rooms filled with everyday objects, offering a snapshot of the period. These include pottery vessels, tools, jewelry, and even items related to meat production. The scale of the city, with its organized street layout and distinct residential and industrial areas, suggests it was a major administrative and industrial hub. Further, the discovery has shed light on the reasons Akhenaten left Luxor and began the city of Amarna. The city was abandoned later when Tutankhamun, Akhenaten's successor, moved the royal seat back to Thebes, which is modern Luxor. The discovery is considered one of the most important archaeological finds in Egypt since the tomb of Tutankhamun, promising to revolutionize our understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization during a pivotal era. Ongoing excavations are expected to reveal even more about the lives, culture, and administration of ancient Egyptians. find the original article here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/archaeologists-unearth-lost-city-dating-083654301.html