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'''Aten''' was an aspect of the [[Egypt]]ian [[Egyptian mythology|afterlife]] reserved for those who followed [[Akhenaten]]'s monotheistic worship of [[Akhenaten's Apple of Eden|the Aten]]. It took the form of the ancient Egyptian city of {{Wiki|Amarna}}–the one-time capital of Egypt during Akhenaten's reign–in its prime and was dominated by a representation of the [[sun]] disk, [[Aten (deity)|Aten]]. | |||
==History== | |||
Around 34 BCE, the [[Mentor]] of the [[Hidden Ones]] in Egypt, [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]], seemingly travelled to Aten in order to combat the disembodied spirit of Akhenaten, which had been returned to the world of the living thanks to the [[Curse of the Pharaohs]] that was plaguing the city of [[Thebes, Egypt|Thebes]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – ''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]''</ref> | |||
==Locations== | |||
;Military locations | |||
*[[Royal Barracks, Aten|Royal Barracks]] | |||
*[[Royal Palace, Aten|Royal Palace]] | |||
*[[Tomb of the Warrior]] | |||
*[[Wharf of the Aten]] | |||
;Myths of the Pharaohs Stelae | |||
*[[Bridge of Supplicants]] | |||
*[[East Gate]] | |||
*[[Guardians of the Aten]] | |||
*[[West Gate]] | |||
;Treasure locations | |||
*[[Chambers of Reflection]] | |||
*[[Forbidden Ruins]] | |||
*[[Great Temple of the Aten]] | |||
*[[House of the Warriors]] | |||
*King's House | |||
*[[Shrine of Akhenaten]] | |||
*[[Vault of the Aten]] | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Aten is based on {{Wiki|Amarna}} complete with the [[Great Temple of the Aten]] in the middle.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.amarnaproject.com/pages/model_of_the_city/| title=Tour of the Model|author=|publisher=''amarnaproject.com''|date=|accessdate=20 October 2023|archiveurl=|archivedate=}}</ref> It follows the specific {{Wiki|Amarna_art#Architecture|Amarna period architecture}} with smaller temples and sanctuaries and altars open to the sun. | |||
The wall paintings reused throughout the Aten are based on the Amarna style, and in game are fictionalized combination of few particular pieces. [[Nefertiti|Nefertiti's]] head and arm from a particular sunk relief from the facade of a shrine<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.agefotostock.com/age/en/details-photo/sunk-relief-from-the-facade-of-a-shrine-showing-akhenaten-and-nefertiti-offering-libations-to-aten-the-sun-god-werner-forman-archive-bridgeman-images/BAT-WNF647408| title=Stock Photo - Sunk relief from the facade of a shrine showing Akhenaten and Nefertiti offering libations to Aten, the sun god, Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC) / Werner Forman Archive / Bridgeman Images|author=|publisher=''agefotostock.com''|date=|accessdate=20 October 2023|archiveurl=|archivedate=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://sailingstonetravel.com/hunting-for-amarna-art-across-egypt/|title=Shadowing the Aten: Hunting for Amarna Art Across Egypt|author=|publisher=''sailingstonetravel.com''|date=5 June 2020|accessdate=20 October 2023|archiveurl=|archivedate=}}</ref> combined with her body from a relief in Neues Museum, Berlin.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6978/royal-couple/|title=Royal Couple|author=Vandewalle, Frans|publisher=''worldhistory.org''|date=3 August 2017|accessdate=20 October 2023|archiveurl=|archivedate=}}</ref> There is also another remix of that body with an unknown female head. They are accompanied by a depiction of the royal children apparently based on [http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/amarnafigures.htm this piece]. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*An architectural model of Amarna, the city upon which Aten is based, can be seen within the tomb of [[Nefertiti]]'s royal architect, near [[Set-Ma'at]]. | *An architectural model of Amarna, the city upon which Aten is based, can be seen within the tomb of [[Nefertiti]]'s royal architect, [[Thutmose (Architect)|Thutmose]], near [[Set-Ma'at]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – ''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{GalleryBox|Aten (afterlife)}} | |||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{ACO}} | {{ACO}} | ||
[[fr:Aton (région)]] | |||
[[Category:Egyptian mythology]] | [[Category:Egyptian mythology]] | ||
[[Category:Egyptian afterlife]] | [[Category:Egyptian afterlife]] | ||
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Aten was an aspect of the Egyptian afterlife reserved for those who followed Akhenaten's monotheistic worship of the Aten. It took the form of the ancient Egyptian city of Amarna–the one-time capital of Egypt during Akhenaten's reign–in its prime and was dominated by a representation of the sun disk, Aten.
History[edit | edit source]
Around 34 BCE, the Mentor of the Hidden Ones in Egypt, Bayek of Siwa, seemingly travelled to Aten in order to combat the disembodied spirit of Akhenaten, which had been returned to the world of the living thanks to the Curse of the Pharaohs that was plaguing the city of Thebes.[1]
Locations[edit | edit source]
- Military locations
- Myths of the Pharaohs Stelae
- Treasure locations
- Chambers of Reflection
- Forbidden Ruins
- Great Temple of the Aten
- House of the Warriors
- King's House
- Shrine of Akhenaten
- Vault of the Aten
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Aten is based on Amarna complete with the Great Temple of the Aten in the middle.[2] It follows the specific Amarna period architecture with smaller temples and sanctuaries and altars open to the sun.
The wall paintings reused throughout the Aten are based on the Amarna style, and in game are fictionalized combination of few particular pieces. Nefertiti's head and arm from a particular sunk relief from the facade of a shrine[3][4] combined with her body from a relief in Neues Museum, Berlin.[5] There is also another remix of that body with an unknown female head. They are accompanied by a depiction of the royal children apparently based on this piece.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- An architectural model of Amarna, the city upon which Aten is based, can be seen within the tomb of Nefertiti's royal architect, Thutmose, near Set-Ma'at.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Curse of the Pharaohs
- ↑ Tour of the Model. amarnaproject.com. Retrieved on 20 October 2023.
- ↑ Stock Photo - Sunk relief from the facade of a shrine showing Akhenaten and Nefertiti offering libations to Aten, the sun god, Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC) / Werner Forman Archive / Bridgeman Images. agefotostock.com. Retrieved on 20 October 2023.
- ↑ Shadowing the Aten: Hunting for Amarna Art Across Egypt. sailingstonetravel.com (5 June 2020). Retrieved on 20 October 2023.
- ↑ Vandewalle, Frans (3 August 2017). Royal Couple. worldhistory.org. Retrieved on 20 October 2023.