Sensational archaeological discovery in the heart of Egypt

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Egypt, the country of the pharaohs, once again amazes the world with an archaeological discovery - the "Golden City", which surpasses even Tutankhamun's tomb in terms of significance. Located near Luxor, this ancient city called Aton turned out to be the largest of all found in Egypt. Pharaoh Amenhotep III founded it more than three thousand years ago, but it has survived with almost intact walls and rooms filled with relics of ancient Egyptian life.

Prominent Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced the discovery, calling it "a rare opportunity to look into the lives of the ancient Egyptians when their empire was at the peak of its wealth." Excavations, which began in September 2020, have already led to finds of jewelry, colored pottery, amulets in the shape of scarab beetles and bricks bearing the seal of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. This discovery promises to reveal new chapters in the history and culture of ancient Egypt.