The Pharaoh Who Nearly Destroyed Ancient Egypt's Religion

Ancient Egypt's gods are an icon of the ancient world. However, these were nearly all thrown away by one Pharaoh, Akhenaten. However, transforming Egypt in a monotheistic nation would have disastrous consequences for this King's legacy. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History;...

26 min - Ancient Worlds - Odyssey

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