Amarna, Archaeological site in Minya, Egypt.
The remains of Achetaton extend along the eastern bank of the Nile River, featuring foundations of temples, palaces, residential areas and production facilities.
Pharaoh Akhenaten founded this capital city in 1346 BC to establish his new religious movement centered on the worship of the sun deity Aton.
The architectural layout departed from traditional Egyptian designs by incorporating open-air temples that allowed direct sunlight to reach the altars.
The archaeological area contains two separate sections of royal tombs: the northern group reserved for the elite and the southern group for the general population.
The discovery of clay tablets known as the Amarna Letters revealed extensive diplomatic correspondence between Egypt and neighboring kingdoms during the 14th century BC.
Location: Minya Governorate
Inception: 1346 BCE
Founders: Akhenaten
Elevation above the sea: 195 m
GPS coordinates: 27.66167,30.90556
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:42
Egypt holds numerous archaeological sites beyond the pyramids of Giza. From the bent pyramid of Dahshur to the rock temples of Speos Artemidos, these locations present Egyptian architecture through different periods. The collection includes desert fortresses, Roman quarries, prehistoric caves, and religious complexes across various regions from Alexandria to Aswan.
Great Temple of the Aten
1.4 km
Boundary Stelae of Akhenaten
0 m
Northern Palace
953 m
Small Aten Temple
2 km
Southern Tomb 25
5.8 km
Tomb of Panehsy
6 m
Tomb of Meryra
2.2 km
Amarna Tomb 1
2.1 km
Anonymous Tombs in Amarna
6 m
Tomb of Meryra II
6 m
Kom el-Nana
5 km
Amarna Tomb 5
6 m
Amarna Tomb 3
6 m
Amarna Tomb 7
0 m
Southern Tomb 11
6 m
Southern Tomb 23
6 m
TA8
6 m
Tomb of Mahu
6 m
TA19
6 m
Tomb of Nakhtpaaten
6 m
TA24
6 m
Tomb of Ipy
6 m
Tomba d'Amarna 18
6 m
Tomba d'Amarna 20
6 m
TA15
6 m
Tomba d'Amarna 22
6 m
Tomba d'Amarna 21
6 m
Tomba d'Amarna 17
6 mReviews
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