Which famous ancient Egyptian couple ruled from Thebes during the Amarna Period?
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Akhenaten and Nefertiti
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Answer
During the Amarna Period, Pharaoh Akhenaten and his wife, Queen Nefertiti, ruled from Thebes. They introduced the worship of the sun god Aten and attempted to transform Egyptian religion and culture. However, their reign was short-lived, and the traditional religious practices were eventually restored.
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