Hello everyone and welcome back to the History of Egypt podcast, episode 108,

aka Amun Hotep the 4th. In this episode, we begin the story of Amunhotep the 4th, most commonly known as the Pharaoh Akanatin. In this episode, we begin the story of Amunhotep 4th, most commonly known as the Pharaoh Akanatin.

In this episode, we set some foundations, looking at the king's first year in power, his initial

monuments, and his public personality.

We lay the groundwork for a reign that will be unique in the annals of Egyptian history. It's a story

many of you have been waiting for, so let's jump right in. Today's episode is brought to you by

Karen Wells and Hans Anderson in gratitude for their donation. Karen, Hans, your generosity is

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that he may spread his light over your domain.

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The year was 1362 BCE, approximately.

Egypt basked in the glow of Neb Ma'at-Rae, Amunhotep III, the dazzling Aten who illuminates all lands. No, wait, sorry, force of habit. Amunhotep III was gone, traveling to the west in his

form of Osiris. Departed, but not forgotten, the late Nebmaat-Rae had ascended to the divine plains,

and his eternity had begun. On earth, Horus lived again in the body of a new king. Amun Hotep

the fourth, eldest son of the late Pharaoh, inherited his father's crowns and became

ruler of the two lands.

In the traditional perspective, a new cycle of the world, a new era, now began.

With the death of the old king and his interment at the valley of the kings, a powerful regime

was laid to rest. It had been 38 years since its transition of power occurred.

For many Egyptians, perhaps most of them, Neb Ma'ad Reh was the only pharaoh they had ever known.

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