CAIRO–Researchers have found evidences for an underprivileged and sick population who were working under severe conditions which is controversial to the earlier images of the ancient Egyptian city of Tell el-Amarna that was known for its abundant wealth and prosperity, a study has found.

Tell el-Amarna remained as the capital city of ancient Egypt during the reign of the pharaoh Akhenaten,who derelicts most of the Egypt’s ancient gods in favor of the Aten sun disk and played an imperative role in a developing new and more significant style of art.

Akhenaten, who lived in Tell el-Amarna for 15 years, ruled Egypt between 1379 and 1362 BC.This ancient city was almost neglected,soon after his death and during the reign of the famous pharaoh Tutankhamen.

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