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This document discusses balustrades, stairs, and altars from the cult of Aten at Amarna. It notes that balustrades and parapets excavated from Amarna provide evidence about the unique nature and architecture of Aten worship. Ramps and steps flanked by balustrades were common in major buildings, suggesting Akhenaten devised innovative forms for Aten rituals. The document examines fragments of balustrades and parapets in museum collections worldwide to better understand their roles in Amarna architecture. Dec

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Leila Salem

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