Amarna. The solar city of Akhenaten and Nefertiti.
CNRS editions| N° d'inventaire | 32551 |
| Format | 15 x 23 |
| Détails | 336 p., paperback. |
| Publication | Paris, 2025. |
| Etat | Nine. |
| ISBN | 9782271139764 |
It was in Middle Egypt, on the right bank of the Nile, that in the 14th century BC, Akhenaten founded the Aten Horizon, present-day Amarna. He aimed to concentrate political and religious power in his own hands. His "solar" revolution shook Egypt, but did not survive his reign.
Twentieth - century excavations revealed, in addition to the famous bust of Nefertiti, an exceptional urban layout entirely dedicated to the royal family. By comparing archaeological remains and ancient representations, the author details the founding rituals, the royal ceremonies held on site, and the sometimes harsh living conditions of the residents. Analyzing the buildings in their cultural context offers a fresh perspective on Amarna.
Magnificently illustrated and enriched with new 3D renderings, this work traces the creation of the Horizon of Aten: temples, palaces, dwellings, necropolises, ports... It also explores the representations of royalty, individuals and the god Aten.
It was in Middle Egypt, on the right bank of the Nile, that in the 14th century BC, Akhenaten founded the Aten Horizon, present-day Amarna. He aimed to concentrate political and religious power in his own hands. His "solar" revolution shook Egypt, but did not survive his reign.
Twentieth - century excavations revealed, in addition to the famous bust of Nefertiti, an exceptional urban layout entirely dedicated to the royal family. By comparing archaeological remains and ancient representations, the author details the founding rituals, the royal ceremonies held on site, and the sometimes harsh living conditions of the residents. Analyzing the buildings in their cultural context offers a fresh perspective on Amarna.
Magnificently illustrated and enriched with new 3D renderings, this work traces the creation of the Horizon of Aten: temples, palaces, dwellings, necropolises, ports... It also explores the representations of royalty, individuals and the god Aten.