Menkheperre

Menkheperre is the throne name of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty. This name translates to "Enduring is the manifestation of Ra." While the precise reign of Menkheperre is debated among Egyptologists, he is generally identified with Tutankhamun. Tutankhamun's birth name was likely Tutankhaten, and the change to Tutankhamun and the adoption of the throne name Menkheperre occurred during his reign, reflecting the shift in religious focus back to the god Amun. This transition marked a reversal of the Atenist reforms initiated by Akhenaten. The tomb of Tutankhamun, KV62, discovered by Howard Carter in 1922, provided immense insight into this period. The treasures found within, including his famous golden funerary mask, are some of the most iconic artifacts of ancient Egypt. The short reign of Menkheperre is primarily remembered for the restoration of the traditional polytheistic religion and the re-establishment of the priesthood of Amun. His reign, though brief, played a significant role in the religious and political landscape of the New Kingdom.