🧿 Amarna

Egypt · Africa · 27.66°N, 30.91°E

Amarna is an extensive ancient Egyptian archaeological site containing the ruins of Akhetaten, the capital city during the late Eighteenth Dynasty. The city was established in 1346 BC, built at the direction of the Pharaoh Akhenaten, and abandoned shortly after his death in 1332 BC.

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Country	Egypt
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	27.66°N, 30.91°E · view on map

Amarna is located in Egypt, in Africa.

More archaeological sites in Egypt

Abadiyeh, Egypt · Abu Ballas · Abu Gorab · Abu Haggag Mosque · Abu Madi · Abu Mena · Abu Rawash · Abu Simbel · Abusir · Abusir (Lake Mariout).

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