North Palace

Northern Nile Valley


An isolated building on the north of the city and once entered through a monumental gate, this domestic complex contained a central courtyard with rooms and bathrooms and, elsewhere, storerooms, a bakery and stables for animals.


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1. Central City

1.1 MILES

The centre of Akhetaten contained the temple complex, the Great Palace and the King's House. The temple complex contained two main buildings, a sanctuary…

2. Tomb of Meryre II (No 2)

1.31 MILES

Meryre II was scribe, steward and 'Overseer of the Royal Harem of Nefertiti'. To the left of the entrance, you will find a scene that shows Nefertiti…

3. Tomb of Meryre I (No 4)

1.31 MILES

High priest of the Aten, Meryre is shown, on the left wall of the columned chamber, being carried by his friends to receive rewards from the royal couple…

4. Tomb of Panehsy (No 6)

1.32 MILES

The tomb of Panehsy, chief servant of the Aten in Akhetaten, retains the decorated facade most others have lost. Inside, scenes of the royal family,…

5. Tomb of Ahmose (No 3)

1.32 MILES

Ahmose, whose title was ‘True Scribe of the King, Fan-Bearer on the King’s Right Hand’, was buried in the northern cemetery. Much of his tomb decoration…

6. Tomb of Huya (No 1)

1.33 MILES

Huya was the steward of Akhenaten’s mother, Queen Tiye, and relief scenes to the right and left of the entrance to his tomb show Tiye dining with her son…

7. Tomb of Penthu (No 5)

1.33 MILES

Penthu, the royal physician and 'First under the King', was buried in a simple tomb. The left-hand wall of the corridor is decorated with images of the…

8. Tell Al Amarna

3.39 MILES

You will see the ruins of Akhetaten – temples and private or administrative buildings – scattered across the plain of Tell Al Amarna, but the main sights…

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