Welcome to the Amarna Project
The ancient Egyptian city of Akhetaten (modern Amarna) was the short-lived capital built by the pharaoh Akhenaten and abandoned shortly after his death (c. 1332 BCE). Here, Akhenaten pursued his vision of a society dedicated to the cult of one god, the power of the sun (the Aten). Amarna is also the best preserved and most accessible city from ancient Egypt. It offers the key to understanding a unique chapter in the history of religious experience, and of what it was like to be an ancient Egyptian. The Amarna Project (British Mission to Tell el-Amarna) works, with the permission of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities, to:
- Safeguard Amarna through preservation, protection and outreach programs.
- Support researchers and the wider community, locally and internationally, through the creation of public, educational and academic resources, and opportunities for collaboration and engagement.
- Further knowledge of Akhenaten, his city and its people, and of Amarna as a contemporary heritage site.
Supporting Amarna
Amarna is under increasing threat from urban and agricultural growth. As the Amarna Project assists with conservation, outreach and research, you too can join a community of supporters helping to protect this unique heritage site through a one-off or regular gift to the Amarna Trust or the Amarna Research Foundation.

