Akhenaten+and+Nefertiti

= = = = =Intro= Kimberly and I (Hailey) have been studying about an ancient king and queen. Akhenaten and Nefertiti. They were marryed, and scientist could tell that they loved each other every much. Nefertiti was Akhenaten's chief wife. Nefertiti's name means "Beautiful one who as arrived." Akhenaten's name means "Amen is Satisfied." We will be telling you about their religon and their life style.

= = = = = = =Akhenaten Egyptian Pharoh=

For many years people worshipped gods. One king tried to change that. Akhenaten came to the throne at a time when power of the Egyptian Empire was high. After a few years Akhenaten began worshipping only one god. "Aten."

Akhenaten was born to Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye. Nefertiti (Akhenaten's wife) was believed to be at the very least been a relative and most likely his half-sister. It is a common tradition for ancient Egyptian pharaohs to marry the eldest daughter of his father.

The pharaohs had other wives as well. Depictions found inside temples indicate that Nefertiti was without a doubt his chief wife. Nefertiti was at least Akhenaten's chief wive for twelve or so years. Inscriptions stated that Akahenten loved her very much. Akhenaten earned the title of "The Heretic Pharaoh." Five years after he took the throne Akhenaten proceded to make several important changes. The detiy chosen by Akhenaten, was the Sun god "Aten." The pharaoh changed his name to a better know name, Akhenaten.Then he moved the capital to more of a traditional spot, the center in Thebes. That's were ancient Egyptain pharaohs had historically ruled. The new capital was named after the "Heretic" king. Today it is simply know as El-Amarna.

Akhenaten and his wife Nefertiti were great leaders during the Amarna Period. Neither Akhenaten or Nefertiti's mummy's have been found. However after several years Nefertiti seemed to have disappeared, and Akahenten had made one of his other wifes, his chief.


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