Akhetaten

Akhetaten, also known as Amarna, was an ancient Egyptian city built by Pharaoh Akhenaten around 1346 BCE. It served as his new capital and religious center, dedicated to the worship of the sun disk, Aten. The city is notable for its unique art and architecture, reflecting a shift from traditional Egyptian styles and religious practices. Akhetaten was a short-lived city, abandoned after Akhenaten’s reign, and its ruins provide valuable insights into a period of religious and cultural change in ancient Egypt. Today, it is an important archaeological site revealing early monotheistic tendencies and artistic innovations.