Tel Al Amarna
The City of Amarna was the new capital of the pharaoh Akhenaten, dedicated to the new religion of the sun god Aten. Akhenaten was a revolutionary figure during his time, where he abandoned traditional ancient Egyptian polytheism for the worship of the sun god Aten, the first occurrence of monotheism in all of history. He also fathered the
”boy pharaoh” Tutankhamun, and was husband to Nefertiti, famous for her bust that can be found in Berlin’s Neues Museum today. The foundation of the city remains today in addition to a smaller temple. The site is also known for being plastered with a new Egyptian form that is much more realistic and informal, depicting scenes of affection between members of the royal form. This too was a break-away from traditional ancient Egyptian art, emphasizing the unique nature of pharaoh Akhenaten and Amarna
The City of Amarna was the new capital of the pharaoh Akhenaten, dedicated to the new religion of the sun god Aten. Akhenaten was a revolutionary figure during his time, where he abandoned traditional ancient Egyptian polytheism for the worship of the sun god Aten, the first occurrence of monotheism in all of history. He also fathered the
”boy pharaoh” Tutankhamun, and was husband to Nefertiti, famous for her bust that can be found in Berlin’s Neues Museum today. The foundation of the city remains today in addition to a smaller temple. The site is also known for being plastered with a new Egyptian form that is much more realistic and informal, depicting scenes of affection between members of the royal form. This too was a break-away from traditional ancient Egyptian art, emphasizing the unique nature of pharaoh Akhenaten and Amarna
The City of Amarna was the new capital of the pharaoh Akhenaten, dedicated to the new religion of the sun god Aten. Akhenaten was a revolutionary figure during his time, where he abandoned traditional ancient Egyptian polytheism for the worship of the sun god Aten, the first occurrence of monotheism in all of history. He also fathered the
”boy pharaoh” Tutankhamun, and was husband to Nefertiti, famous for her bust that can be found in Berlin’s Neues Museum today. The foundation of the city remains today in addition to a smaller temple. The site is also known for being plastered with a new Egyptian form that is much more realistic and informal, depicting scenes of affection between members of the royal form. This too was a break-away from traditional ancient Egyptian art, emphasizing the unique nature of pharaoh Akhenaten and Amarna