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Amenhotep IV

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Amenhotep IV, also known as Akhenaten, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty who ruled for approximately 17 years in the mid-14th century BC. He is best known for his religious reforms, particularly his attempt to establish worship of a single god, Aten.

Sample Sentences:

1. During the reign of Amenhotep IV, the religious practices in ancient Egypt went through significant changes.
2. Amenhotep IV's decision to shift from the worship of multiple deities to the sole veneration of Aten caused controversy.
3. There are numerous artistic depictions of Amenhotep IV that provide insight into the culture and beliefs of the time.
4. Many historians consider the reign of Amenhotep IV as a pivotal moment in ancient Egyptian history.

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