Despite the best attempts of the ancient Egyptians to hide the reign of pharaoh Akenaten, he has been rediscovered. Likewise, archaeologists and …
Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten was truly ahead of his time, introducing monotheism to the Egyptians at a very early date. His beliefs were so controversial almost all memory of his reign has been erased.
Akhenaten is well-known for his controversial rule and revolutionary ideas. However, Amarna, the city inspired by his divine vision, also happens to …
Akhenaten Was a Visionary Before His Time Under King Akhenaten’s rule, Egypt moved to worship a single sun god, Aten, thus forming Atenism. …
Ancient Egypt’s most controversial ruler installed a theological revolution, married one of history’s most beautiful women, developed the arts, and …
The Amarna Period is known for its religious iconoclasm. The pharaoh Amenhotep IV changed his name to Akhenaten to reflect his worship of a sole god, …