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The Aten, the Sun God, is the one, universal, all-powerful god. Ancient of days, the Aten is embodied in the disk of the sun with outstretched rays. Each ray ends in a human hand that embraces what the sunlight touches. The Aten is the visible representation of life's creative force.

The Majesty of Akhenaten (bestowed with eternal life) is the human form of the Aten. Only the pharaoh and his family may worship the Aten directly. All other Egyptians, including priests, must send their prayers to the pharaoh, through whom they receive the Aten's good graces.

For more information on Pharaoh Akhenaten, Queen Nefertiti, and the other members of the royal family, click on The Royal Family.

To learn about Akhetaten, Egypt’s new capital built for the glory of the Aten, click on Egypt’s New Capital.

To see the revolution in art inspired by the wisdom of Pharaoh Akhenaten, click on Akhenaten’s Artistic Revolution.

To learn more about the Majesty of Akhenaten and the worship of the Aten, click on Frequently Asked Questions.

 

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