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Pharaoh of Egypt (18th Dynasty)
Akhenaten was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, reigning approximately from 1353 to 1336 BCE. He is known for his religious innovations, primarily the establishment of Atenism, which elevated the Aten (sun disk) to the status of the primary state deity. Akhenaten's political relationships included his father Amenhotep III, his presumed son Tutankhaten (later Tutankhamun), and potentially coregents such as Nefertiti and Smenkhkare; he faced conflicts with the priesthood of Amun.
Quick Facts
Born
c. 1353 BCE · Thebes, Egypt
Died
c. 1336 BCE
Nationality
Egyptian
Current Role
Pharaoh of Egypt (18th Dynasty)
Affiliations
High Priest and sole promoter
Akhenaten served as the High Priest and sole promoter of the Aten cult, elevating Aten to the exclusive state deity.