October 07, 2020

134: The Death of Akhenaten

1 hour 10 minutes

A controversy comes to its end. King Akhenaten died in his 17th year on the throne. Surprisingly, we know a lot about his passing and his burial. From the date of his death, to his sarcophagus, shabti figurines and his innovative tomb, we can get a sense of how this controversial ruler finally met his end...

Date c.1346 BC.

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