Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Sesebi, located on the west bank of the Nile across from Delgo, Sudan, is an archaeological site of significant historical value. It was a New Kingdom Egyptian town featuring a temple constructed by the Pharaoh Akhenaten during the Late Bronze Age, specifically the 14th century BCE. The temple served as a religious structure and a center for governance, with a viceroy appointed by Akhenaten overseeing the administration of the town and the maintenance of the temple. This site exemplifies the architectural and administrative sophistication of the New Kingdom period, reflecting the broader socio-political and religious dynamics of Ancient Egypt during Akhenaten's reign. The strategic location of Sesebi also highlights its role in securing and controlling the vital Nile river traffic.
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