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Why did Amenhotep take away priests authority?

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Amenhotep I, also called Amenophis I, king of ancient Egypt (reigned 1514–1493 bce), son of Ahmose I, the founder of the 18th dynasty (1539–1292 bce). He effectively extended Egypt's boundaries in Nubia (modern Sudan). The biographies of two soldiers confirm Amenhotep's wars in Nubia.

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He used his ability to reduce the power of the priests of Amun, who got their power from their tight connection to Amun-Re.

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