Early Life
King Tutankhamun was born in 1341 B.C. Tutankhamun means,''the living image of Aten''. In his time, ancient Egypt was going through a great social and political upheaval, meaning sudden changes. Tutankhamen's father was forbidden to worship other gods in favor of one of the gods, Aten.This is why they call his father the "heretic king". Akhenaten was going to attempt to elevate the other gods. However, what he also wanted to do is reduce power from priests.
The people that lived there were forced to honor Aten. The "religious" conversation changed the society into chaos. They changed the capital. It was Thebes to Amarna. Akhenaten had put all of his effort into the religious tradition, neglecting domestic and foreign affairs.
King Tutankhamun was born in 1341 B.C. Tutankhamun means,''the living image of Aten''. In his time, ancient Egypt was going through a great social and political upheaval, meaning sudden changes. Tutankhamen's father was forbidden to worship other gods in favor of one of the gods, Aten.This is why they call his father the "heretic king". Akhenaten was going to attempt to elevate the other gods. However, what he also wanted to do is reduce power from priests.
The people that lived there were forced to honor Aten. The "religious" conversation changed the society into chaos. They changed the capital. It was Thebes to Amarna. Akhenaten had put all of his effort into the religious tradition, neglecting domestic and foreign affairs.