While the Aten, the sun-disc, was nothing new in Egyptian religion, Akhenaten’s decision to make it the focus of religious life, to the point where he desecrated the names of Amun and Mut, was something entirely new. “Some modern scholars criticize Akhenaten, noting that he focused all of his efforts on his religious ideas and thereby allowed Egypt’s international prestige to deteriorate.” Turning to the Aten They note that while previous Egyptian kings would likely have launched a military expedition into west Asia as a result of these acts, Akhenaten appears to have done nothing. “In addition to their conflicts with the Mitanni, the Hittites were also stirring up instability in the vassal states of Syria, and a nomadic group, the Apiru, was creating unrest in Syro-Palestine,” writes Egyptologists David Silverman, Josef Wegner and Jennifer House Wegner write in their book "Akhenaten and Tutankhamun: Revolution and Restoration" (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 2006). The letters indicate that an empire called the Hittites, based in modern-day Turkey, became increasingly assertive during Akhenaten’s rule, going to war against the Mitanni, a people who had been an Egyptian ally. During their rule, Egypt ruled an empire that stretched from Syria, in west Asia, to the fourth cataract of the Nile River in modern-day Sudan.Īt the site of Akhenaten’s new capital about 350 tablets known as the “Amarna letters” were uncovered in 1887, showing the diplomatic correspondence between Akhenaten, his fellow kings in west Asia, as well as those of vassals who owed the Egyptian king allegiance. Heir to an empireĪkhenaten was the son of Amenhotep III and his wife Queen Tiye. Some have even speculated that she may have become a co-, or even sole, ruler of Egypt. Looking at what we paid for 11 nights? Not bad value.Akhenaten, either before or shortly after he became pharaoh, would marry Nefertiti, who in some works of art is shown standing equal next to her husband. So if you go there not expecting 5 star hotel then the let down is not so bad. It must have been amazing when it was new. Overall I give this place a 3star rating. Have to say it really spoilt our time sunbathing. It becomes so bad that the only thing to do it to be quite rude to get rid of them and even then they will try again next day. One of the worst aspects of the holiday was the continual harassment round the pool or on the beach by the vendors. The grill outside usually served bbq meats that were OK. Very limited selection of luke warm food. And only ever one thing on offer at the pool bar. But the egg lady was amazing and the pastries were a high point. Would have been nice if the curtains had been cleaned. Furniture had seen better days but was OK. It's certainly a nice place to go if your not fond of the pool. The beach is not a great distance to walk and there is also a shuttle bus. Not so all the paved areas some of which need considerable repair but they provide a lovely outlook and are very well maintained. Yes there were a few grumpy ones but on the whole they are a credit to the hotel. They are helpful, courteous and seem to want to make your holiday nice. There are some lovely things about this resort but a lot that needs improving. This was our 3rd time in Egypt and our 1st visit since the pandemic. Hotels near Undersea Adventures diving center.Hotels near Pirates at Hilton Hurghada Long Beach Resort.Hotels near Mividaspa at Jaz Aquamarine Resort.Hotels near Titanic Palace Diving Center.Hotels with Complimentary Breakfast in Hurghada.Steigenberger Hotels And Resorts in Hurghada.
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