Akhenaten - Wikipedia
WEBAkhenaten (pronounced / ˌ æ k ə ˈ n ɑː t ən / listen ⓘ), [8] also spelled Akhenaton [3] [9] [10] or Echnaton [11] (Ancient Egyptian: ꜣḫ-n-jtn ʾŪḫə-nə-yātəy, pronounced [ˈʔuːχəʔ nə ˈjaːtəj] ⓘ, [12] [13] meaning 'Effective for the Aten'), was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh reigning c. 1353–1336 [3] or 1351–1334 ...
Akhenaten | Biography, Mummy, Accomplishments, Religion ...
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Akhenaten, was a king (c. 1353–36 bce) of ancient Egypt of the 18th dynasty, who established a new cult dedicated to the Aton, the sun’s disk (hence his assumed name, Akhenaten, meaning “beneficial to Aton”).
Akhenaten - World History Encyclopedia
WEBApr 17, 2014 · Akhenaten (r. 1353-1336 BCE) was a pharaoh of 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Egypt. He is also known as 'Akhenaton' or 'Ikhnaton' and also 'Khuenaten', all of which are translated to mean 'successful...
Akhenaten: Egyptian Pharaoh, Nefertiti's Husband, Tut's Father
WEBAug 30, 2013 · Akhenaten was a pharaoh who made religious reforms, built a new capital at Amarna and sired Tutankhamun, one of the most famous ancient kings.
Akhenaten | The Heretic Pharaoh - Ancient Egypt Online
WEBAkhenaten (aka Akhenaton) is one of Ancient Egypt's most controversial and notable pharaohs. He ruled for 17 years during the 18th Dynasty and came to be known by some fascinating names, including Great Heretic , The Heretic Pharaoh, and Rebel Pharaoh .
10 Facts About Pharaoh Akhenaten - History Hit
WEBMay 23, 2022 · Here are 10 facts about one of ancient Egypt’s most controversial rulers, Pharaoh Akhenaten. 1. He wasn’t meant to be pharaoh. Akhenaten was born Amenhotep, the younger son of pharaoh Amenhotep III and his principal wife Tiye. He had four or five sisters as well as an older brother, the crown prince Thutmose, who was recognised as …
BBC - History - Ancient History in depth: Akhenaten and the ...
WEBFeb 17, 2011 · Akhenaten came to the throne of Egypt around 1353 BC. The reign of his father, Amenhotep III, had been long and prosperous with international diplomacy largely replacing the relentless...