CAN WE EVER REALLY KNOW THE REAL 'HERETIC' PHARAOH AKHENATEN?

Autor: Lord, Conni
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Zdroj: Teaching History (0040-0602); Sep2022, Vol. 56 Issue 3, p16-21, 6p
Abstrakt: The article examines myths and truths surrounding the life and reign of Egyptian heretic pharaoh Akhenaten during the Tell el-Amarma period. Information is provided about the birth of Akhenaten, the early years of his reign and his temples at Karnak. It highlights the proclamations on the Boundary Stelae, a series of 16 rock-cut inscriptions that memorialize the move of the royal family and officials to Amarma, that tell the intentions of Akhenaten regarding the city.
Databáze: Complementary Index