Stevens, Anna
Amarna: A Guide to the Ancient City of Akhetaten
- ISBN 13:
- 9789774169823
- author:
- Stevens, Anna
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The American University in Cairo Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 19.8 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Egypt,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A guide to the ancient city of Akhetaten, now known as Amarna, offers a unique insight into the life and reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten. The city, built around 1350 BCE, was a radical departure from traditional Egyptian architecture and culture, with its focus on the sun god Aten.
With its beautifully decorated tombs and vast mud-brick ruins, Amarna is the best-preserved pharaonic city in Egypt. This illustrated guidebook brings the site to life, drawing on ongoing archaeological research and the knowledge of modern-day communities and caretakers. Over 150 illustrations, maps, and plans provide a detailed understanding of the city's key monuments and events.
Perfect for visitors to Amarna or those interested in ancient Egyptian history, this guide offers invaluable practical advice and a fresh perspective on one of Egypt's most fascinating sites.
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