Akhetaten
|Akh-e-ta-ten|
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/ˌɑːkəˈtɑːtən/
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/ˌækəˈtɑːtən/
ancient Egyptian capital, horizon of Aten
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Akhetaten' originates from Ancient Egyptian, specifically the words 'Akhet' meaning 'horizon' and 'Aten' referring to the sun god Aten.
Historical Evolution
'Akhetaten' was the original name in Ancient Egyptian, which was later known as 'Amarna' in modern times.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'Horizon of the Aten' as a city dedicated to the sun god Aten, and this meaning has remained the same, referring to the historical city.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the capital city built by the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten, also known as Amarna.
Akhetaten was founded by Pharaoh Akhenaten in the 14th century BCE.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/27 14:25