Archeologists in Egypt say they have uncovered a 3,000-year-old city near the Valley of the Kings, a field of tombs for ancient royalty and their families. They say this is the most important finding in nearly 100 years, when King Tut's tomb was discovered. For VOA, Hamada Elrasam has photographs from Cairo with caption texts by Heather Murdock.
Lost 'Golden City' Discovered in Egypt After 3,000 Years
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The tourism industry in Egypt has suffered in recent years due to political upheaval, regional conflicts and the coronavirus, and authorities hope the discovery will bolster interest in travel to Luxor, Egypt, April 10, 2021. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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Residents who once worked in tourism now frequently eke out a living as part-time farm hands in Luxor, Egypt, April 9, 2021. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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Dr. Zahi Hawass, the renowned Egyptian archeologist credited with discovering the site, leads a media tour of the roughly 3,000-year-old “lost golden city” in Luxor, Egypt, April 10, 2021. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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Among the findings are jars that once stored meat, wine and water for travelers, in Luxor, Egypt, April 10, 2021. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
