Ancient Egyptian City Discovered

Archaeologists have discovered a 3,000 year old city in Egypt. Aten has been left remarkably intact after being suddenly abandoned by Akhenaten, a rebellious pharaoh who changed his religion, name and capital.

Location of the city of Aten, overlaid on an 1809 plan of Thebes
The team found distinct neighborhoods, streets, houses, walls, a bakery quarter with ovens, and tools for industry and art.

via CNN- Dr. Zahi Hawass/Facebook

This map of the Theban Necropolis shows the location of Aten in the lower middle portion.


 

 

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