Archaeologists near Luxor have found the remains of a large royal city about 3,400 years old. This city was built under Pharaoh Amenhotep III and later ruled by his son Akhenaten. It lies within the ancient capital of Thebes. The site includes homes, workshops, government buildings, and burial areas. Many parts are very well preserved. Officials called it the "lost golden city of Luxor" due to its size and condition. The city shows a busy urban area with mudbrick walls up to nine feet high. Rooms held everyday items left as if people suddenly left. Pottery, tools, and food remains prove it was an active place, not just ceremonial. Streets and neighborhoods suggest a well-planned royal settlement. Amenhotep III ruled during Egypt’s 18th dynasty, known for wealth, diplomacy, and grand building projects. This city likely supported his wide-ranging temples and palaces. Items found show metal and glass production and large food preparation, reflecting a strong economy. Akhenaten, Amenhotep III’s son, took a different path. He focused on worshipping only the sun god Aten and moved the capital to a new city near Amarna. The Luxor city was still used early in his reign but was partly abandoned afterward. The site reveals bakery and kitchen complexes with big ovens, and workshops for jewelry and metal tools. It highlights the life of ordinary workers, often missing in history. The city was used later by rulers like Tutankhamun and Ay, showing long-term reuse. It even saw activity into the Coptic Byzantine era before being covered by sand. This discovery adds rich details to Egypt’s story. It helps us understand how a royal city worked and shows the backdrop to major political and religious changes. Rather than just focusing on kings and temples, it reveals the daily life in a powerful ancient city.