Archaeologists discovered a 3,000 years ancient city, dubbed ''The Rise of Aten'', which will take 10 years to fully excavate, lead archaeologist Zahi Hawass told media.
Former minister for antiquities affairs Hawass, said that "this is a full-fledged city, it is considered to be the largest ever discovered settlement. The work will last at least 10 years since we need to excavate the entire city, as well as the area of temples."
According to the scientist, there are three quarters in the city where there are premises for storing meat and areas where clothes and raw bricks were produced.
"We expect to move toward the temple area by September," Hawass added.
Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Thursday that an expedition led by former minister for antiquities affairs Hawass, had discovered the city on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor. It is the largest ancient settlement ever discovered in Egypt.
The 3,000-year-old city is believed to have been founded by 14th century BC pharaoh Amenhotep III and remained active throughout the reign of pharaoh Tutankhamun and his successor, Ay.
