Pharaoh Akhenaten of ancient Egypt ordered the residents of So’oud Aten to seal their homes and move to a new city in order to worship only one god, Aten. Many artifacts left behind in the abandoned city are now being unearthed by archaeologists, shedding light on the lives of the citizens at the time. The discovery of a police station or town hall and evidence of a high standard of living for artisans and craftsmen provide important insights into daily life in ancient Egypt. The city’s location near Luxor, surrounded by historical monuments, makes it a valuable archaeological site. Akhenaten’s decision to shift religious worship to Aten is seen as a form of monotheism, though some experts argue he was a henotheist. His wife, Queen Nefertiti, was also said to have walked the streets of the new city. After Akhenaten’s death, the city was used by other pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. The citizens’ thoughts about leaving their original homes in So’oud Aten remain unclear, but the act of sealing up their homes suggests they may have hoped to return one day. The discovery of administrative buildings, artifacts, and evidence of various crafts provide a snapshot of life in ancient Egypt during that time period.
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