Chief of the Medjay at Amarna

Chief of the Medjay at Amarna

In the city of Akhet-Aten (Amarna) a small tomb hides a noteworthy story. Here, we find the life and work of a police officer. Mahu, Chief of the Medjay in Akhet-Aten, managed the guards who patrolled the Horizon of Aten. Mahu, and his troops, were responsible for guarding the outposts and apprehending fugitives. Possibly, they were also involved in criminal punishments. Some of those practices were quite cruel… Date c. 1357-1343 BCE Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Support the show via Patreon www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast. Make a one-time donation via PayPal payments. Music by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com Music by Bettina Joy de Guzman www.bettinajoydeguzman.com. Select Bibliography: Norman de Garis Davies, The Rock Tombs of El-Amarna, vol. IV, 1903. Aidan Dodson, Amarna Sunrise: Egypt From Golden Age to Age of Heresy, 2014. Barry J. Kemp, The City of Akhenaten and Nefertiti: Amarna and Its People, 2014. William J. Murnane, Texts from the Amarna Period in Egypt, 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The 100 Children of Ramesses II with Prof. Peter Brand

The 100 Children of Ramesses II with Prof. Peter Brand

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Come visit the Great Pyramid! Tour to Egypt 2027 January Announcement

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232: Real Housewives of Per-Ramesses with Prof. Peter Brand

232: Real Housewives of Per-Ramesses with Prof. Peter Brand

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231: The Hittite Queen of Egypt

231: The Hittite Queen of Egypt

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Introducing Voices of Ancient Egypt with Dr. Melinda Nelson-Hurst

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The Grand Egyptian Museum is Open... Now What?

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Khaemwaset Forever with Dr. Campbell Price

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