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Akhenaten

Noun:

1. Akhenaten, also known as Amenhotep IV, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty. He ruled for 17 years and is most notable for his religious reforms, introducing Atenism as the new state religion.

Sample Sentence:

- Akhenaten's reign marked a pivotal moment in Egyptian history as he tried to shift the country towards monotheism.

2. Akhenaten is often referred to as the "Heretic King" due to his radical religious ideas that challenged the established polytheistic beliefs of ancient Egypt.

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- The archaeological discoveries in Amarna shed light on the life and beliefs of Akhenaten.

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