The Moulds Found in the City of the Dazzling Aten

IntroductionThe newly discovered city, once known as “Dazzling Aten,” dates back to the reign of Amenhotep III. Located northwest of the Temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu and west of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep son of Hapu, the city offers a unique glimpse into the daily lives of ancient Eg...

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Auteurs principaux: Hawass, Zahi, Roheim, Afifi
Format: Article ou chapitre numérique
Langue:Anglais
Publié: Bulletin de liaison de la céramique égyptienne 2025
Accès en ligne:Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM
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Résumé:IntroductionThe newly discovered city, once known as “Dazzling Aten,” dates back to the reign of Amenhotep III. Located northwest of the Temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu and west of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep son of Hapu, the city offers a unique glimpse into the daily lives of ancient Egyptian artisans. Untouched since Antiquity, it comprises seven districts divided by a main street and the impressive infrastructure includes royal workshops and a vast lake to the north. One house,...