Anonymous Tombs in Amarna, Archaeological burial site in Tell el-Amarna, Egypt
The Anonymous Tombs consist of multiple unfinished burial chambers carved into limestone cliffs, featuring detailed relief sculptures and hieroglyphic inscriptions on their walls.
These burial chambers, constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten around 1348 BCE, served as final resting places for nobles in the ancient city of Akhetaten.
The tomb decorations display religious scenes of nobles paying homage to Aten, the sun disk deity, reflecting the monotheistic worship system established by Akhenaten.
Visitors reach the tombs by following marked paths through the archaeological site, with guided tours available from local Egyptian authorities during morning hours.
Several tombs contain structural elements like column bases inadvertently cut from existing rock formations during their initial construction phase.
GPS coordinates: 27.66170,30.90560
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:41
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