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21 (HD): Akhenaten and the Amarna Style
21 (HD): Akhenaten and the Amarna Style
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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
May 28, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In episode 21, we scratch the surface of one of the most interesting periods from Ancient Egypt, the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten. We explore the radical social transformations during his reign and its uniquely characteristic artistic revolution known as the Amarna style.
Released:
May 28, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode
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