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Because his father Akhenaten had previously changed the religion from moon (Amun) worship to sun (Aten) worship with only Aten to be worshipped. The country hated it. So when Tutank took the throne he took the name Amun to gain favour with the people or maybe because he preferred the older ways.
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∙ 12y agoThe time that King Tutankhamen changed the religion is unknown.
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Did King Tutankhamun restore the old Egyptian religion?
Yes.
How did king Tutankhamun get his nickname?
Tutankhamun's birth name from Tutankhaten, which means "living image of the Aten. His father had changed the religion of the country and the capital. When he became king, his advisors suggested he return to the old religion and a change of name back to the "living image of Amun."
How was King Tutankhamun's father like?
He changed the religion and forbidded people to whorship the first religion. He was a harsh but strong leader.
Did King Tutankhamun have any laws when he was pharaoh?
king tut did not make rules at first, because there was a man named Ay, who watched over him and made all the rules. although he made these rules, he did not reign power over egypt. this man is also known to have killed king tut at the age of 18, thinking that he would reign power.
What wars did King Tutankhamun face?
none although there was civil unrest because his father messed with the state religion.
Did King Tutankhamun restore the old Egyptian religion?
Yes.
How did king Tutankhamun get his nickname?
Tutankhamun's birth name from Tutankhaten, which means "living image of the Aten. His father had changed the religion of the country and the capital. When he became king, his advisors suggested he return to the old religion and a change of name back to the "living image of Amun."
What name did King Tutankhamun change?
His original birth name was Tutankhaten, and he later changed it to Tutankhamun.
Did king Tutankhamun change his name before the age of nine?
no
How was King Tutankhamun's father like?
He changed the religion and forbidded people to whorship the first religion. He was a harsh but strong leader.
Did King Tutankhamun have any laws when he was pharaoh?
king tut did not make rules at first, because there was a man named Ay, who watched over him and made all the rules. although he made these rules, he did not reign power over egypt. this man is also known to have killed king tut at the age of 18, thinking that he would reign power.
What wars did King Tutankhamun face?
none although there was civil unrest because his father messed with the state religion.
What did King Tutankhamun change back after his father changed it?
some name that he had b4 he did stuff
What was King Tut's real name?
King Tuts full name was Tutankhamun.
What is King Tutankhamun real name?
King Tutankhamun's real name as a child was Tutankhaten but then when he got older he changed his name to Tutankhamun
What was King Tutankhamun's other names?
if you mean his NAME, before he became king it was Tutankhaten, after he became king it was Tutankhamun.
Did King Tutankhamun choose to be a king?
no
