Relief fragment with chariots, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1352–1336 , From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna

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Relief fragment with chariots, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1352–1336 , From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, Sanctuary, Egypt Exploration Society excavations, 1926–27, Limestone, paint, 9 1/16 x 21 1/4 in. (23 x 54 cm), This relief was discovered in the Sanctuary area of the Great Aten Temple at Amarna. In the upper register are chariots with their spirited horses held in check by grooms. Scenes of waiting chariots flanked depictions of the royal family inside the temple worshipping the Aten: the family had driven to the temple in their chariots, and left the restless horses to await their return after worshipping

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Size: 4697px × 2675px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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