Amun Timeline

Amun first mentioned in the Egyptian work known as The Pyramid Texts.

Amun rises in prominence in Egypt as the most powerful king of the gods during the New Kingdom.

Ahmose I of Thebes drives the Hyksos from Egypt and unifies the nation under Theban rule, ushering in the New Kingdom of Egypt and attributing his victory to Amun.

Amenhotep IV changes his name to Akhenaten, establishes the monotheistic cult of Aten, banishes other cults especially that of Amun.

Tutankhamun re-establishes the old Egyptian religion after the death of Akhenaten; cult of Amun resumes.

Alexander the Great declares himself the Son of Zeus-Ammon at Siwa Oasis.

King Ergamenes slaughters the priests of Amun at Napata, breaks with Egypt.

Cult of Amun proscribed by the new religion of Christianity.