King Tutankhamun (also known as King Tut or Tutankhamen) is the most famous Pharaoh in the modern world. Tutankhamun means ‘living image of Amun’. He was born in the year of the reign Pharaoh Amenhotep IV (also known as Akhenaten) 1345BC, until his early death in 1327BC while he was still only a young boy aged 18. About 3000 years later, he became the famous pharaoh he is today when the archaeologist Howard Carter and his sponsor, Lord Carnarvon, discovered his almost-intact tomb in the Valley of
depicted taking on some roles that were traditionally done by pharaohs. She could be seen taking part in religious activities, as well as crushing enemies while wearing the pharaohs crown. Her husband, Amenhotep, also thought it important that she be viewed as an equal, and went to great lengths to show that, including signing her name directly next to his, which was huge at the time. As you could assume by her very different approach, Egypt underwent several big changes under her reign, including worshipping
b) Evaluate the legacy of Akhenaten’s reign. Akhenaten whose birth name was Amenhotep IV ruled Egypt for a period of 17 years during New Kingdom Egypt. His reign however is considered one of the most controversial in all of Egyptian history. Often referred to as the ‘Amarna interlude’ it was characterised by unprecedented structural changes in the governing of Egypt. A legacy is what someone leaves behind, however the legacy of Akhenaten is limited due to damnation memoria which was the process
have been seen to not aid in social progress which can be seen as an advantage to the Pharaohs. The Pharaohs of Egypt used these factors to their advantage to remain in control of the population. Religion was a major social force within Ancient Egypt, with religious being a prominent undertone in art, literacy and philosophy. Religion can be a major influence in social cohesion
Akhenaten: the Heretic Pharaoh Pharaoh Akhenaten’s religious reforms greatly impacted all aspects of Egyptian government, culture, and history. Known as the Heretic Pharaoh, Akhenaten upended the classic and traditional ideals of Egyptian religion, and replaced them with entirely unique principles that rocked the Egyptian world. Why is the artwork and culture from his reign dramatically different from classic Egyptian norms? However, most importantly, why was Akhenaten almost written out of Egyptian
Nefertiti and Akhenaten: The Avant-Garde Power Couple of the Amarna Period In the latter part of Egypt’s Eighteenth Dynasty, a new pharaoh, Akhenaten, and his wife, Nefertiti, would challenge the Egyptian status quo by initiating one of the most intense periods of religious, political and social change in Egypt’s history. Akhenaten was the second son born to Pharaoh Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye. He was named Amenhotep IV (Dodson). Amenhotep IV would begin his reign circa 1352 BCE (National
Egyptian queen from 1353 to 1336 B.C, she is known as the most mysterious queen to reign in Egypt, she known as the most powerful queen, and was seen as an important part of Egypt. Queen Nefertiti reigned in the throne next to Pharaoh Akhenaten. She’s known for being the most powerful queen and for being the most beautiful woman in Egypt. Queen Nefertiti is known as the most mysterious queen to reign in Egypt. There are various theories many from where she is from to who was her father. There’s a
power are the Stele of Naram Sin from the Akkadian culture in Mesopotamia and the many depictions of Akhenaten and his family,
The ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, was one of the most famous and young pharaohs to ever rule over Egypt. Tutankhamun was the 12th Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, which is also known as the New Kingdom. His tomb was discovered in the Valley of Kings in the year 1922. From looking inside of his tomb researchers have gathered lots of information about his life. King Tutankhamun was born in the city of Circa in 1341 B.C.E. He ruled over Egypt for about 10 years,
The Similarities and Differences Between Egypt and Mesopotamia Did you know that Egypt and Mesopotamia were both polytheistic but they both thought of the afterlife in a completely different way? Egypt and Mesopotamia had both similarities and differences that may be seen in their government, religion, and reasons for decline, just like their different versions of the afterlife. Both Egypt and Mesopotamia had a strong type of rule (or government). Egypt’s government is when God is recognized as