There were many rules in the 18th dynasty. But the most controversial ruler in the 18th dynasty was
Amenhoptep IV. "Akhenaten IV single hand changed the Egyptian ways" (Chronicle of the Pharaohs pg.
67). He changed the religious beliefs to the art form of he's time. "Amenhoptep IV could have been the
most remarkable man to sit upon Egypt's throne" (Chronicle of the Pharaohs, pg. 74) That was not the
cause during his reign.
Amenhoptep IV better known as Akenaten, the name he took early on in his reign meaning, "He who
is of service to Aten". …
