He built a new capital, Akhetaten. He closed the temples of the traditional gods. It is regarded as the first monotheistic experiment in history. After his death, his reforms were reversed.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Akhenaten's Religious Revolution?
- Amenhotep IV changed his name to Akhenaten and instituted the worship of a single god, Aten.
- When did Akhenaten's Religious Revolution happen?
- 1353 BCE
- Where did Akhenaten's Religious Revolution take place?
- Akhetaten (Amarna), Mısır