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King Tutankhamun. By Christian Maxwell. All About him. King Tut was born in 1341 B.C.E. King Tut’s name meant Aten . Aten was the sun disc, and a god they worshipped. King Tut’s Father. King Tut’s father said they could only worship Aten the sun disc.
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King Tutankhamun By Christian Maxwell
All About him • King Tut was born in 1341 B.C.E. • King Tut’s name meant Aten. • Aten was the sun disc, and a god they worshipped.
King Tut’s Father • King Tut’s father said they could only worship Aten the sun disc. • Akhenaten (Tut’s father) caused a religious panic which caused Egyptian culture to go into chaos. • He only said he wanted to raise Aten’s power, though it seemed like he was trying to get rid of the other gods.
Family • The year king Tut took power he married his half sister Ankhesenamun. • Ankhesenamun was also the daughter of Nefertiti. • They then had two kids.
Random Facts • Tutankhatenwas his original name he then changed his name to Tutankhamun. • Since he was so young when he took power Ay a guy who had the title of Vizier.