Amarna. La cité solaire d'Akhénaton et Néfertiti. Antique between the most precious art

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Amarna. La cité solaire d'Akhénaton et Néfertiti. Antique between the most precious artIt was in Middle Egypt, on the right bank of the Nile, that in the 14th century BC, Akhenaten founded the Aten Horizon, present day Amarna. He aimed to concentrate political and religious power in his own hands. His "solar" revolution shook Egypt, but did not survive his reign. Twentieth century excavations revealed, in addition to the famous bust of Nefertiti, an exceptional urban layout entirely dedicated to the royal family. By comparing