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Amarna represents one of the most significant archaeological sites in Egypt, providing unique insights into ancient Egyptian urban planning, architecture, and daily life during the Amarna Period (c. 1...
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About Amarna
Amarna (ancient Akhetaten) is an extensive archaeological site in Middle Egypt, located on the east bank of the Nile River, approximately 312 kilometers south of Cairo. The site stretches several kilometers along the river and extends into the desert. It represents the remains of a capital city built by Pharaoh Akhenaten during the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The city was purpose-built as the new capital dedicated to the worship of the Aten (the sun disk) and abandoned shortly after Akhenaten's death. The site includes the ruins of a royal palace, several temples, administrative buildings, residential areas, and numerous tombs carved into the cliffs.
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Amarna represents one of the most significant archaeological sites in Egypt, providing unique insights into ancient Egyptian urban planning, architecture, and daily life during the Amarna Period (c. 1353-1336 BCE). It is particularly notable for its association with Akhenaten's religious revolution, which temporarily replaced traditional Egyptian polytheism with a focus on the Aten.
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