Rare 1930s footage reveals the desert excavation of Akhenaten's ancient city
In short: This preview showcases archival film captured by the Egypt Exploration Society during their 1930s expedition to Tell el Amarna. It offers a unique glimpse into the archaeological work conducted at the site of the city of Akhenaten, preserved within the Society's Lucy Gura Archive.
The footage provides a historical record of the Egypt Exploration Society's efforts at Tell el Amarna, located in Middle Egypt. Known as the city of Akhenaten, the site has been a major focus for archaeological study, and this film captures the expedition's activities during the early 1930s.
The material is housed in the Lucy Gura Archive. This preview was released as an introduction to a series of short films derived from the original footage, which were scheduled for release on the Society's YouTube channel in the latter half of 2010.
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