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Someone answered this already, but it was because he originated monotheism in Egypt and built a new city, Amarna, away from Cairo and the old ways ensconced there. He was also Tutankamun's father, who was named Tutankaton during his father's lifetime. When Akhenaton died, Tutankamun moved the capital back to Cairo and abandoned monotheism.

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Because he was an originator of monotheism.

Because he ruled Egypt from a new city.

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Akhenaton was famous for trying to change traditional Egyptian religion. There might be something else but are research is inconclusive in that area.

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12y ago

akhenaten was a great king. he onyl lived to the age of 50

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Akhenaton really isn't all that important....

Really, he was a very brutal leader and probably couldn't LEAD for shiZZit

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because

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Who was Akhenaton's son-in-law?

Akhenaton's son-in-law was Tutankhamun, who was married to Akhenaton's daughter, Ankhesenamun. Tutankhamun succeeded Akhenaton as pharaoh of Egypt.


How do you say Akhenaton?

it is pronounced Akhenaton


Where did Akhenaton rule?

Akhenaton ruled Thebes.


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It is not known how Akhenaton died.


Who was Pharaoh after Akhenaton?

Akhenaton was the father of Tutankhamun who followed him as Pharaoh.


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Tutankhamen was Akhenaton's son in law


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Akhenaton's birth name is Philippe Fragione.


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Yes, Akhenaton was King Tutankhamens father.


Who was akhenaton married to?

Akhenaton was married to Nefertiti and a woman called Kiya, the mother of Tutankhamun


Who did akhenaton?

he married Nefertiti


Why was Akhenaten so important?

akhenaton was important because he made people praise and worship the sun god some of the people didnt like that