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1380 BCE
Birth of Amenhotep IV
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1353 BCE
Amenhotep IV assumes title of Pharaoh
Amenhotep IV begins reign, it is speculated that he most likely assumed such role in 1353, successor to Amenhotep III. -
1351 BCE
Marries Nerfititi
They have six known daughters -
1348 BCE
Aten Temples at Thebes
Begins the erection of four temples dedicated to Aten, these were built in the religious center of Egypt, at the current capital of Thebes. -
1346 BCE
Akhetaten
Amenhotep IV begins to form the new city. -
1344 BCE
Name Change
Amenhotep IV changes his name to Akhenaten. Becomes apparent that the Aten is his superior god. -
1344 BCE
Royal Tomb
The Royal Tomb of Akhenaten begins the process of being built -
1342 BCE
Government placement
The government is officially moved to Akhetaten. -
1341 BCE
Removal of Re
An attempt to remove all traces or details of Re occurs. The Aten is emphasized as the singular, monotheistic god. -
1336 BCE
Death of Akhenaten
Succeeded by:
Smenkhkare (1335-1334)
Neferneferuaten (1334-1332)
Tutankhamun (1332-1323)
Ay (1323-1319)
Horemheb (1319-1292)