Thy dawning is beautiful in the horizon of heaven, O living Aten, beginning of life. Transformation came to ancient Egypt when Pharaoh Akhenaten banished the old gods and established monotheism around 1350 BCE. The priestly caste lost its power and prestige. Thebes and other royal destinations no longer served as the Paris and Riviera of… Continue reading Secrets of Pharaoh #Akhenaten
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Secrets of a Rebel Pharaoh
Thy dawning is beautiful in the horizon of heaven, O living Aten, beginning of life. Transformation came to ancient Egypt when Pharaoh Akhenaten banished the old gods and established monotheism around 1350 BCE. The priestly caste lost its power and prestige. Thebes and other royal destinations no longer served as the Paris and Riviera… Continue reading Secrets of a Rebel Pharaoh