He mover the capitol of Egypt from Thebes to Amara.
The Akhenaton removed the priests' , positions, and closed temples.
Pharaoh,government official,scribes,crafftman and peasant.
From top to bottom; Pharaoh , Government officials , Soldiers , Scribes , Merchants , Artisans , Farmers , and the Slaves .
They protected the Pharaoh and the palace. They also kept the slaves in order
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He did away with all the traditional Egyptian gods and instituted a new religion with the Sun as the only, universal god.
Ma'at was worshiped throughout the Dynasties of Egyptian history.
The Hymn of Pharaoh, often referring to various ancient Egyptian hymns, is a collection of religious texts that glorify the pharaohs as divine rulers and intermediaries between the gods and the people. These hymns typically celebrate the pharaoh's achievements, divine birth, and role in maintaining ma'at (cosmic order). They were recited during rituals and ceremonies, emphasizing the pharaoh's connection to the gods and his responsibilities in ensuring prosperity and stability for the kingdom. Such hymns reflect the religious beliefs and cultural values of ancient Egyptian society.
Akhenaton introduced significant religious reforms in ancient Egypt by promoting the worship of Aten, the sun disk, as the sole deity, effectively shifting from the traditional polytheistic beliefs. He established a new capital, Akhetaten (modern-day Amarna), to focus on this monotheistic worship and fostered artistic changes that emphasized a more naturalistic style. Additionally, Akhenaton's reign saw a reduction in the power of the priesthood of Amun, challenging the established religious order and altering the political landscape. These reforms were controversial and faced resistance, ultimately leading to a reversion to traditional practices after his death.
YES. Ancient Egyptians offered numerous animal sacrifices to appease the gods of the Egyptian Pantheon. While there was minimal human sacrifice to the gods, there was human retainer sacrifice, which was when servants in a Pharaoh's retinue would be killed when the Pharaoh died in order to accompany the Pharaoh in the afterlife. This was discontinued in later dynasties.
Egyptian society was structured like a pyramid with gods and pharaohs at the top. Since they were viewed as gods control was easy.
YES. Ancient Egyptians offered numerous animal sacrifices to appease the gods of the Egyptian Pantheon. While there was minimal human sacrifice to the gods, there was human retainer sacrifice, which was when servants in a Pharaoh's retinue would be killed when the Pharaoh died in order to accompany the Pharaoh in the afterlife. This was discontinued in later dynasties.