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126: The Death of Queen Tiye
Two Funerals and a Wedding, Part 1. Around year 12 of Akhenaten, the Queen Mother Tiye died. She journeyed to the West at the age of 60, having been a powerful influence for more than fifty years. Ti…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
125b: Maru Aten and North Palace
A guided tour. In this episode we explore two monuments belonging to an ancient princess, and see the luxury in which a pharaoh's daughter lived...
Date c.1451 BCE (reign of Akhenaten) Website: www.…Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
125: House of Meritaten
A Princess of Egypt. By 1351 BCE, princess Meritaten was approximately ten years old. The pharaoh's eldest daughter was front and centre of propaganda. But what was her life like? Today, we explore t…
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
124: Amurrites 2, The Crimes of Aziru
Diplomacy, Betrayal, Murder. Around 1350 BCE, the sons of Abdi-Ashirta inherited his power and began to pursue further conquests. Along the way, they committed several heinous crimes...
Date c.1355-1…Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
123: Amurrites and Where to Find Them
Abdi-Ashirta and the Rise of Amurru. In the later years of Amunhotep III (father of Akhenaten) and the early years of Akhenaten himself, events in the north began to trouble the royal court. The Egyp…
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
122: Letters from the Capital
A Man Living Alone. In the midst of Akhenaten's whirlwind reforms, and his radical decisions, it's easy to forget the impact this probably had on ordinary people. How did the folks who followed Akhen…
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
Mini: Amarna International (Part II)
Mediterranean, Aegean, Pirates. In the 14th Century BCE, records from Egypt hint at piracy and raiding across the sea. And artistic images even show Mycenaeans(?) at the pharaoh's court. All of this …
Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
Mini: Amarna International (Part I)
Egypt, Canaan, Babylon, Assyria. In the 14th Century BCE, travellers criss-crossed the world. Many came to Egypt for diplomacy, trade, and to live. In this episode, we explore three short stories rel…
Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
Akhenaten Phase 2 (Summary)
More Story So Far... We've covered a lot since Akhenaten abandoned the traditional capitals and moved to his new home of Akhet-Aten. Now, the second phase of pharaoh's rule lasted between regnal year…
Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
121: Akhenaten, King of the World (Festival of Tribute)
Akhenaten (Part 11). By 1351 BCE, Akhenaten had achieved many of his early goals. His city, Akhet-Aten, was established, his religious ideas were reaching maturity, and the King could begin to expres…
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago