Tell el-Amarna

Tell el-Amarna is the site of an ancient Egyptian city established during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten in the 14th century BCE. It was a radical departure from traditional Egyptian culture, focusing on the worship of one god, Aten, the sun disk. The city features unique artistic styles and monumental architecture, reflecting this religious shift. After Akhenaten's death, the city was abandoned, and Egyptian polytheism resumed. Tell el-Amarna is significant for its insights into religious changes, art, and daily life in ancient Egypt, and it includes important archaeological findings, such as the Amarna letters, which are diplomatic correspondences of the time.