Welcome to the new AMARNA:3D website.
After 12 years of having the old website I thought it was about time I updated it and freshened everything up! When I first created the website it was mainly to have a showcase of the project files but after a lot of interest by writers, researchers, producers it became much more.
I have been planning on updating the project with the latest technology for some time now but workloads have always prevented me from doing so, and unfortunately still do to a certain extent. When I first constructed the city back in 2000 it was the only real large scale model of its type. Now others have began to develop versions and that is probably another reason why I want to update things.
As for the end result of version 2, I’m not sure which way I want to go. Do I develop it for a realtime engine such as Unreal or CryEngine? Or do I develop it as a photo real model? The differences between the two are not that far apart any more.
Well, lets see what happens…
Paul
Hello, i am just a simple passer by, i read a novel about ankhesenpaaten and i was looking for some Amarna images and found this beauty some months ago but the site was closed and now i came back to see what had happened since. I do nothing in any of these fields, but this is true art and science. If we are lucky, you will go on working on this. Truly amazed. Thank you.
Hi, I’m writing a story set during the reign of Akenhaten and at Amarna and have found your models/illustrations and images very useful.
I wondered how accurate they are? I can see you’ve used original plans by the looks of it? Did these (plus maps etc) come from the Bibliography?
Also, it would be really useful if I could “move” through the models you created. Is there a website/download version of your models? If so, can I access and utilise these and where are they? [p.s. I am not a graphics or computer expert but can do basics, eg I’ve managed a CMS website before].
Thank you. Kieran.
Hi Kieran,
The model was accurate to the map/plan used at the time although a lot of the details were missing on the plans. I have since began working on a completely new model which is based on survey data and information gleaned from a number of Egyptologists. The models are quite high polygon and as such don’t allow for real-time walkthough although my current plan will be a system where people will be able to look around the site at ground level. This is my summer research project and there are more updates to the site planned shortly so stay tuned.
Cheers
Paul
Hi! Quick question that’s totally off topic. Do you know how to make
your site mobile friendly? My site looks weird when viewing from my iphone 4.
I’m trying to find a theme or plugin that might be able to fix
this issue. If you have any suggestions, please share.
Thanks!
Hi,
I didn’t develop the code for the site so I’m afraid I can’t help there. Sorry.
Cheers
Paul
Hello Paul,
my name is Daniel, I’m 37 yo and I live in Monaco – Monte Carlo, I’m Private Banker there.
First of all congratulations for your work, it is absolutely impressive, historically accurate and more important it is just beautiful!
I’m an AFOL (Adult Fan of Lego).
I have built in the past a fantasy Egyptian layout based upon the ancient town of Tanis (you can see it on my website).
I would really like to build the small Aten Temple in Legos.
Is it possible to obtain scale plans and elevations?
You can contact me for any information.
Thank you very much,
best regards,
Daniel
Hi Daniel,
Thanks for your comments, much appreciated.
I’m in the process of redeveloping a few of my websites into WordPress sites at present so have a lot on.
I have had a look at your Lego work, very impressive.
I have a load of other images I will be putting online in a scrapbook area so stay tuned it should happen in the next week.
All the best
Paul
I saw the Akenaten front and side profile done in graph image on my google websearch under the heading of your web site. is there a way to get this image, as I’m a wannabe wood carver, who would love to attempt this carving. I’ve been enamored with Akenaten and his ruling policies for Egypt. Any help would be appreciated. steve
Hi Steve,
I’m away from my office at present but I will mail you the images tomorrow. I take it the email address is the correct one for sending?
Cheers
Paul