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Egyptian art. A house altar depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti and three of their Daughters. Relief. Limestone. New Kingdom. Amarna period. 18th dynasty. C. 1350 B.C. Egyptian Museum of Berlin. Germany
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Akhenaten Akhenaton Altar Amarna Amenhotep Berlin Daughters Dynasty Hieroglyph Hieroglyphic Hieroglyphical Hieroglyphics Hieroglyphs Inscribed Limestone Nefertiti Pharaoh Radiating Realism Sculpted 14th Ankhesenpaaten
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This stunning relief, dating back to the 18th Dynasty and the Amarna Period of ancient Egypt, around 1350 BC, is a captivating depiction of Pharaoh Akhenaten, his wife Nefertiti, and three of their daughters: Meketaten, Ankhesenpaaten, and Meritaten. The family is shown in a domestic setting, gathered around a house altar, with Akhenaten and Nefertiti seated on elaborately decorated chairs, their daughters standing before them. The Pharaoh is depicted with a radiant solar disk on his head, symbolizing his divine status as the living god, while Nefertiti wears the royal crown and a beautiful headdress adorned with feathers. Akhenaten, also known as Amenhotep IV, was a revolutionary king who introduced a new religious system, monotheistic in nature, focusing on the worship of the sun disc Aten. This relief reflects the realism and individuality characteristic of the Amarna art style, which diverged from the traditional Egyptian artistic conventions. The limestone relief is inscribed with hieroglyphic writing, which includes the names and titles of the depicted individuals. The intricate details and fine lines showcase the exceptional craftsmanship of the ancient Egyptian artisans. This masterpiece is now on display at the Egyptian Museum in Berlin, Germany, offering a glimpse into the intimate family life of one of Egypt's most intriguing royal families during the New Kingdom era.
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