The legacy of Akhenaten.
When King Akhenaten died, many of his policies ended. Later generations undid some of his work. But many of Akhenaten’s policies continued, affecting later generations. In the 20th Century, artists and thinkers take inspiration from this King. In this episode, we explore why Akhenaten is one of the most important pharaohs ever to have lived.
Episode date c.1346 BCE and 20th Century CE
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I love listening to this series! – and yes he’s such a pop culture icon— Bettina Joy de Guzman
I would also highly recommend Akhenaten: A Historian’s View by Ronald T. Ridley. It’s up to date and offers a comprehensive overview of the available evidence for Amarna material and the differing theories interpreting it.
Thank you 🙂 Unfortunately I wasn’t able to access that book in time for writing/recording, but I look forward to reading it in future and potentially updating the episode a bit.