Adoration to you, O living Arten, Lord of continuity, who made eternity.

And the king's car, Lord of the two lands, Nefer Kaperure, Wa'enre, great in his lifetime.

The ruler who makes officials and builds up the commoners.

The fate which gives life,

the lord of what is decreed, may you grant me a good funeral in the mountain of Aket Aten.

By the greatest of seers of the Aten in the house of Aten in Aket Ain, Mary Ray, justified. Hello and welcome back to the History of Egypt podcast.

Episode 118B, priests and provisions.

A look at some of the prominent members of Akanatin's priesthood, the men who

helped make Aket Aten, city of the sun god, function and flourish. This is a little bit

of a side episode, one that is, in my opinion, extremely interesting, but doesn't necessarily

advance the overall story. If you're just here for the core

narrative, feel free to skip. But if you want to learn more about the life and stories

of ancient Egyptians beyond the pharaoh, then stick around. This might be the episode

for you. Special thanks to Chrissy, Simon and Isaac, who became patrons of the show in 2018 and have stuck with me ever since.

Folks, you are too kind.

May the beginning of Peret, the planting season, see all your crops take root and grow strong.

Aten, high above, smiles on your gifts.

To everyone listening, thank you for joining me. Please enjoy the show.

The year was 1354 BCE, approximately. Regnal year 8, under the shining majesty of Nefer Keparou-Rae

Pharaoh Akanatin, who ruled the two lands. The king was now 26 years old, maybe slightly older. He had ruled Egypt for eight years, spending the first

five in the major cities of Thebes and Memphis, but then moving to Arquette Aten, the

horizon of Aten, late in Regnal Year 5. Since then, Pharaoh had been busy, commissioning temples,

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