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For more than two thousand years, Egypt thrived under the protection of their many gods; however, the great temples of Egypt's many gods are shutting down. All except one, the illuminated sun-disc: the Aten. This desecration to Egypt and its tradition lies solely on a mysterious (and rebellious pharaoh) who ruled Egypt for 17 tumultuous years; then he vanished from history. Was he a religious visionary wanting to share his new beliefs, or an outcast getting his revenge? The life of this Pharaoh, Akhenaten, would prove to be one of history's greatest detective stories. In Akhenaten: Egypt's Mysterious Pharaoh, you'll learn the answers to the following questions: How did Akhenaten get a way with breaking Egyptian tradition? Why is he portrayed with an elongated skull and abnormal physical features? Where did the Aten come from? What is the significance behind Akhenaten's name? What was the Aten religion? Why did Akhenaten disappear from Egypt's historical records? Why Akhenaten, for centuries, was a long forgotten, but mysterious pharaoh? Has his mummy been discovered? Why is the period under Akhenaten called the Amarna Period? Was he the father of the boy king, Tutankhamun? And many more! This book will help you understand the mystery and appeal behind Akhenaten and his partner in crime, the Aten; how he challenged tradition and came close to establishing the first permanent monotheistic religion in the world. Whether you have an interest in Egyptian history, the pyramids, Tutankhamun, know someone who loves Egypt, or wanting to know about Akhenaten, then Akhenaten: Egypt's Mysterious Pharaoh is the book for you!