Northern Palace, Royal residence in Amarna, Egypt.
The Northern Palace stands as a rectangular structure between the North Suburb and North City of Amarna, featuring a central open space and decorated throne room complex.
Archaeological excavations in 1923 and 1924 revealed this palace belonged to Queen Kiya before becoming the residence of Princess Meritaten during the 18th dynasty.
The palace walls display paintings of marshland scenes with papyrus plants, birds, and butterflies, representing the natural world in ancient Egyptian artistry.
The palace contains preserved limestone feeding troughs with tethering stones, indicating specific areas designated for housing and caring for different animal species.
Three stepped platforms built of stone on a gypsum base face the local north direction, accompanied by offering tables used in ancient Egyptian ceremonies.
GPS coordinates: 27.67000,30.90333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:27
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