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Pharaoh Akhenaten or Nefertiti. Relief. El-Amarna. Egypt
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Pharaoh Akhenaten or Nefertiti. Relief. El-Amarna. Egypt
Relief of a pharaoh Akhenaten or Nefertiti. Sandstone. Probably from Karnak, Egypt. Amarna Period. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark
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Akhenaten Akhenaton Amarna Amenhotep Amenophis Carlsberg Copenhagen Danish Denmark Disk Dynasty Egyptians El Amarna Glyptotek Karnak Monarch Monarchy Nefertiti Offer Offering Pharaoh Sandstone Sculpted Solar Aten Aton
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This stunning relief depicts a regal figure believed to be Pharaoh Akhenaten or his queen Nefertiti, hailing from the Amarna Period of Ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty. The Amarna Period marked a significant shift in Egyptian religious beliefs, with Akhenaten promoting the worship of the sun disc Aten as the supreme deity. The relief, carved in sandstone, is a testament to the artistic innovations of the era. The intricate detailing and the lifelike representation of the figure's face, with its elongated features and delicate features, are characteristic of the Amarna style. The pharaoh or queen is shown making an offering, possibly to the solar disc Aten, with both hands raised in a gesture of reverence. The relief was likely originally part of an interior wall decoration, possibly from the Temple of Karnak, Egypt's largest religious site dedicated to the god Amun. Today, it is a cherished piece of the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek's extensive collection in Copenhagen, Denmark. The relief's serene and enigmatic presence invites us to explore the intriguing history of Ancient Egypt's monarchy during the Age of Aten. With its rich detail and captivating subject matter, this relief continues to captivate and inspire scholars and art enthusiasts alike.
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