Amarna Period (Sheet 11) Flashcards
1
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Akhet-Aten
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- “Horizon of the Aten”
- Capital city of Akhenaten for 12 years
2
Q
Year 1
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Accession as Amenhotep IV
3
Q
Year 2
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Name change to Akhenaten
4
Q
Year 3
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Celebration of the Sed festival
5
Q
Year 4
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Akhenaten and Nefertiti visit the bay of Amarna, foundation of Akhetaten
6
Q
Year 5
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Construction/habitation of Akhetaten
7
Q
Year 9
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New name of the Aten
8
Q
Year 12
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Death of Meketaten, princess Meryetaten rises to the throne
9
Q
Year 14
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Disappearance of Nefertiti
10
Q
Year 17
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Death of Akhenaten
