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SMENKHKARE, PHARAOH
SMENKHKARE, PHARAOH probably a younger brother of his predecessor Akhenaten, he died young after only two years as sole ruler (18th dynasty) Date: reigned 1336 - 1334 BC
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1334 1336 Akhenaten Brother Died Dynasty Pharaoh Predecessor Reigned Ruler Sole Years Younger
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Smenkhkare, the enigmatic Pharaoh: A brief and mysterious reign in Ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty This evocative image captures the enigmatic visage of Pharaoh Smenkhkare, a young ruler of Ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty who reigned for only two short years, from 1336 to 1334 BC. Smenkhkare is believed to have been a younger brother of his predecessor, the controversial Pharaoh Akhenaten, who introduced monotheistic worship of the sun disc Aten. Despite the brevity of his reign, Smenkhkare's rule was significant as he marked the end of the Amarna Period, which saw the abandonment of traditional Egyptian polytheistic beliefs in favor of monotheism. Following Smenkhkare's death, the pendulum swung back to the old ways, and Egypt returned to its traditional polytheistic beliefs under the reign of Tutankhamun. Smenkhkare's youth and short reign have left few records of his rule, making him a fascinating enigma in the annals of Ancient Egyptian history. This image, with its captivating portrayal of the young Pharaoh, serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of power and the enduring allure of the ancient world.
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