Function Egyptian temple | ||
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Address Tell el Amarna, Deir Mawas, Menia Governorate, Egypt Similar Great Temple of the Aten, Temple of Amenhotep IV, Alexandria Zoo, Alexandria Aquarium, Giza Zoo | ||
The Small Aten Temple is located in the abandoned city of Akhetaten (modern Amarna in Egypt). It is one of the two major ancient temples in the city, the other being the Great Temple of the Aten. The edifice is situated close to the King's House and the Royal Palace, in the central part of the city.
Original known as the Hwt Aten or Mansion of the Aten, it was probably constructed before the larger Great Temple.
Like the other structures in the city, it was constructed quickly, and hence was easy to dismantle and reuse the material for later construction.
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