Penn Museum: Amarna: Ancient Egypt's Place in the Sun [Pdf]

The Amarna Period of ancient Egypt only lasted about thirty years but it is one of the most remarkable periods in Egypt's history. It began when the pharaoh Akhenaten, who was married to Nefertiti, built the city of Amarna in honor of the god Aten. Many of the best known pieces of art, tombs, and written records of ancient Egypt come from this era. This learning resource is full of information about the ruler, beliefs, events, artifacts, daily lives of people, and culture, along with suggested activities.