Egypt - Thebes
Now Luxor, Thebes, in Central Egypt, was the ancient capital.
Amarna
The alternative capital city to Thebes during the heyday of the Egyptian empire was Akhetaton or Amarna.
The alternative capital city to Thebes during the heyday of the Egyptian empire was Akhetaton or Amarna.
Mysteries of the Amarna Pharaohs
Akhenaten, Smenkhare, and Tutankhamen were the only Eighteenth Dynasty kings who lived for any time at Amarna (Akhetaten). Before and after, pharaohs ruled from Luxor (Thebes).
Akhenaten, Smenkhare, and Tutankhamen were the only Eighteenth Dynasty kings who lived for any time at Amarna (Akhetaten). Before and after, pharaohs ruled from Luxor (Thebes).