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.”
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