'Lost golden city of Luxor' discovered by archaeologists in Egypt

'Lost golden city of Luxor' discovered by archaeologists in Egypt
Erin Blakemore
© Courtesy of Zahi Hawass
Mudbrick walls preserved to unusual height and wavy “zig-zag” walls- “The second area which is still partly uncovered, is the administrative and residential district, with larger and well-arranged units. This area is fenced in by a zigzag wall, with only one access point leading to internal corridors and residential areas. The single entrance makes us think it was some sort of security, with the ability to control entry and exit to enclosed areas.”
Three thousand four hundred years ago, a contentious ancient Egyptian king abandoned his name, his religion, and his capital in Thebes (modern Luxor). Archaeologists know what happened next: The pharaoh Akhenaten built the short-lived city of Akhetaten, where he ruled alongside his wife, Nefertiti and worshipped the sun. After his death, his young son Tutankhamun became ruler of Egypt—and turned his back on his father’s controversial legacy.

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