Archaeologists have given a first look inside Egypt's 'lost golden city' of Aten, believed to be the greatest find since Tutankhamun's tomb was unearthed a century ago. Today, the world was allowed a closer look at the stunning S-shaped walls which curve around the city's streets, as well as ornaments discovered inside houses, such as painted vases and opulent necklaces. Famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced the discovery of the 'lost golden city', saying the site was uncovered near Luxor, home of the legendary Valley of the Kings. Excavations began September 2020 and within weeks, archaeologists uncovered formations made of mud bricks. It is located near the ancient city of Luxor on the banks of the river Nile in eastern Egypt - 300 miles (500km) away from the pyramids of Giza, near Cairo.

Source: The Nation April 10, 2021 14:03 UTC