Akhenaten (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 ...

Feb 20, 2025 · 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”).

Apr 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...

May 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.

Akhenaten (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 .

The reign of King Akhenaten stands out in ancient Egyptian history for artistic innovation, the creation of a new religious capital and intrigue surrounding royal succession.

Mar 28, 2017 · A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Akhenaten is one of the most famous rulers in the Land of Pharaohs and he still remains a unique and controversial figure in the history of his …

Feb 20, 2025 · The location chosen for the new capital, named Akhetaton (“Horizon of the Aton”; Tell el-Amarna), was a virgin site on the east bank of the Nile River, a large desert embayment enclosed by limestone cliffs, in which a series of boundary stelae were carved.

Akhenaton, or Akhnaton orig. Amenhotep IV, (r. 1353–36 bc) Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (1539–1292 bc). He came to power during a period of Egyptian preeminence, with Egypt controlling Palestine, Phoenicia, and Nubia.

Oct 6, 2024 · Akhenaten, one of the most enigmatic figures in ancient Egyptian history, is renowned for his radical transformation of the Egyptian religious landscape. His reign marked a significant departure from the millennia-old polytheistic traditions …