What is so important about Amenhotep IV's biography?

Amenhotep IV was one of the most interesting pharaohs of ancient Egypt. He was the first monotheist, overturning several thousand years of religious tradition. read more

Amenhotep IV was one of the most interesting pharaohs of ancient Egypt. He was the first monotheist, overturning several thousand years of religious tradition. Around year 9 of his reign he changed his name to Akhenaten, and moved the capital from Thebes (modern Luxor) to El Amarna in the middle of Egypt. read more

The king appears as Amenhotep IV in the tombs of some of the nobles in Thebes: Kheruef , Ramose and the tomb of Parennefer . In the tomb of Ramose, Amenhotep IV appears on the west wall in the traditional style, seated on a throne with Ramose appearing before the king. read more

Manetho's Epitome states that Amenhotep I ruled Egypt for twenty years and seven months or twenty-one years, depending on the source. While Amenhotep I's highest attested regnal year is only his Year 10, Manetho's statement is confirmed by a passage in the tomb autobiography of a magician named Amenemhet. read more