Eric Peet and Leonard Woolley excavated a village commissioned by this ruler that is the most recently-established workmen’s village. After he pleaded with this ruler for assistance against Aziru, king of Amurru, Ili-Rapih overthrew his brother Rib-Hadda with this king’s blessing. Aidan Dodson argued that a “durbar” gathering in this ruler’s Year 12 spread a plague killing much of the royal family and led to the rise of Smenkhkare. The phrase “may the Lady of Gubla grant power” was used in a correspondence named for a city this pharaoh founded, Amarna. A bust featuring a blue khepresh crown and missing one quartz eye depicts this ruler’s wife and possible successor, Nefertiti. For 10 points, what pharaoh established worship of the sun-god Aten? ■END■
ANSWER: Akhenaten [or Nebkheperure Waenre; or Amunhotep IV; or Amenophis IV; prompt on Amunhotep or Amenophis]
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