Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a sprawling royal city near Luxor, dating back nearly 3,400 years, during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The settlement, later used by his son Akhenaten, features well-planned streets, mudbrick homes up to nine feet high, workshops, administrative structures, and burial areas.
Artifacts such as pottery, tools, and food remains suggest sudden abandonment and provide a snapshot of everyday life. Evidence of metalworking, glass production, bakeries, and large kitchens indicates a highly organised urban and labour system designed to support the royal court.
The city remained in use into the reigns of Tutankhamun and Ay, highlighting its lasting significance. This discovery, termed the “Lost Golden City of Luxor,” is among the most important archaeological finds in Egypt in decades, shedding light on governance, industry, and urban life during the New Kingdom.