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Akhenaten implemented significant religious reforms in ancient Egypt, most notably the shift from polytheism to the worship of a single deity, Aten, the sun disk. He established a new capital city, Akhetaten (modern Amarna), dedicated to this monotheistic worship and promoted the arts and a more naturalistic style in sculpture and reliefs. Additionally, Akhenaten's reign saw a decline in the power of the traditional priesthood, particularly that of Amun, as he sought to centralize religious practices around Aten. These changes marked a radical departure from the established norms of Egyptian religion and governance.

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