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Amenhotep III: Golden Age Of Egypt
According to National Geographic, Amenhotep III was a powerful ruler during the Golden Age of Egypt. Furthermore, His son, Amenhotep IV, changed his own name to Akhenaten. His name meant “servant of the Aten.” Additionally, He tried in vain to convert all of his people to only worshipping Aten. He had a son who was born around 1345 B.C. named King Tutankhamun (Williams). As reported by History.com, King Tut was put on the throne at nine-years old and was an insignificant Egyptian pharaoh compared to other rulers. His reign was during the New Kingdom Period. During his lifetime he reversed his father’s religious impact, reinstating polytheism. In 1324 B.C. he died at age 19 (History.com). Until his tomb was discovered, he was not known

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