The Aftermath of the Tell El-Amarna Adventure

A key insight from the study of Tutankhamen's reign reveals that he likely ascended to the throne through his marriage to Ankhsenpaaten, daughter of Akhenaten, rather than by direct descent from Amenhotep III. This challenges previous assumptions about his lineage and suggests he was younger at death—possibly under eighteen—than previously believed. The research draws on inscriptions, including one from Gebel Barkal, and preliminary mummy examination findings by Howard Carter to support this conclusion. The study also highlights the political and religious shifts during this period, particularly the abandonment of the Aten heresy and the restoration of traditional practices.

(Ed.). (2014). THE AFTERMATH OF THE TELL EL-AMARNA ADVENTURE. Armana Age, 474–511. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203040164-15