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El Amarna Tablet, c. 1350 BC (clay)
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El Amarna Tablet, c. 1350 BC (clay)
2973975 El Amarna Tablet, c.1350 BC (clay) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); (add.info.: The Amarna letters (sometimes referred to as the Amarna correspondence or Amarna tablets) are an archive, written on clay tablets, primarily consisting of diplomatic correspondence between the Egyptian administration and its representatives in Canaan and Amurru during the New Kingdom. The letters were found in Upper Egypt at Amarna, the modern name for the ancient Egyptian capital of Akhetaten (el-Amarna), founded by pharaoh Akhenaten (1350s - 1330s BC) during the Eighteenth dynasty of Egypt.); Photo eZev Radovan; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 22797530
© Zev Radovan / Bridgeman Images
18th Akkadian Amenhotep Arrangement Arrangements Correspondence Cuneiform Diplomatic Document Documents Dynasty Eighteenth Pharaoh Script Tablets
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This print showcases the El Amarna Tablet, a remarkable artifact from ancient Egypt dating back to approximately 1350 BC. Crafted from clay and belonging to the Egyptian 18th Dynasty, this tablet is part of the renowned Amarna letters archive. These letters consist primarily of diplomatic correspondence between the Egyptian administration and its representatives in Canaan and Amurru during the New Kingdom. Discovered in Upper Egypt at Amarna, which was once known as Akhetaten, this collection provides valuable insights into the political landscape of that era. Founded by pharaoh Akhenaten during his reign in the 14th century BC, Akhetaten served as an important capital city for ancient Egypt. The El Amarna Tablet itself bears witness to a fascinating exchange between nations through its intricate script written in cuneiform—a writing system used by various civilizations across Mesopotamia. It sheds light on significant arrangements such as marriage alliances and other diplomatic matters involving prominent figures like King Tushratta of Mitanni and Pharaoh Amenhotep III. As we delve into this relic's rich history, it becomes evident that it represents more than just an antiquity; it symbolizes a bridge connecting us with our ancestors' lives and aspirations. This photograph allows us to appreciate not only its artistic beauty but also its invaluable historical significance—an enduring testament to human communication transcending time and space.
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