Akhenaten, also known as “He who is of service to the Aten” or “Effective Spirit of Aten”, remains a prominent figure in ancient Egyptian history, despite efforts by later rulers to erase his legacy. Located nearly 200 miles south of Cairo in Middle Egypt, the archaeological site of Amarna sits at the heart of a desert expanse next to the River Nile. At first glance, this barren area may seem unremarkable to the untrained eye, with its semicircle shape enclosed by the river’s east bank and towering limestone cliffs. Spanning approximately seven miles in length, it appears as a desolate dust bowl…
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