Between Aten and Amun: Continuity and Change in New Kingdom Elite Tombs at Saqqara, Amarna, and Thebes.

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Methodology Overview 1.4 Structure of the Study 2. Historical Context 2.1 The New Kingdom Period 2.2 Religious Beliefs of the Time 2.3 Political Landscape 3. Elite Tombs at Saqqara 3.1 Architectural Characteristics 3.2 Iconographic Elements 3.3 Religious Themes 4. Elite Tombs at Amarna 4.1 Influence of Atenism 4.2 Artistic Innovations 4.3 Changes in Burial Practices 5. Elite Tombs at Thebes 5.1 Traditional Designs 5.2 Adaptations of Aten Influence 5.3 Continuity of Practices 6. Comparative Analysis 6.1 Architectural Differences 6.2 Religious Continuity and Change 6.3 Socio-political Influences 7. Impact of Continuity and Change 7.1 Influence on Art and Culture 7.2 Shifts in Religious Practices 7.3 Legacy in Modern Archeology 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Future Research 8.3 Final Remarks

1. How did the religious shifts between Atenism and traditional Amun worship manifest in the architectural and iconographic designs of New Kingdom elite tombs at Saqqara, Amarna, and Thebes? 2. In what ways did socio-political changes during the New Kingdom influence the burial practices and religious themes observed in the elite tombs of these three regions?