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Jun 21, 2024 · Nefertiti, queen of Egypt and wife of King Akhenaton, who played a prominent role in the cult of the sun god known as the Aton. Nefertiti became one of the most recognizable female figures from the ancient world after a portrait bust of her was found in the 20th century and brought to Berlin.
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Jul 7, 2024 · Nefertiti, an iconic figure of ancient Egypt, remains shrouded in mystery and allure. Queen Nefertiti is celebrated not just for her striking beauty, represented by the famous bust displayed in Berlin's Neues Museum, but also for her significant role in Egypt's history during the 18th dynasty.
Jun 29, 2024 · Nefertiti, the principal wife of Pharaoh Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten), lived in the 14th century BC and remains one of the most captivating and mysterious figures in ancient Egyptian history.
2 days ago · As Germany celebrates the centennial anniversary of the discovery of the iconic bust of the beautiful Queen Nefertiti, Egypt's argument for its return includes a tale of deceit.
Jun 28, 2024 · Akhenaten - Amarna, Monotheism, Pharaoh: In the fifth year of his reign, the king changed his name from Amenhotep (“Amon Is Content”) to Akhenaten (“Beneficial to Aton”). Nefertiti’s name was expanded to Neferneferuaten (“Beautiful Is the Beauty of Aton”)-Nefertiti.
Jul 9, 2024 · While James Simon is still primarily associated with the find of the bust of Nefertiti, his possessions contained far more treasures. Years before the bust of Nefertiti was discovered in 1911, the Jewish entrepreneur’s house had transformed into a kind of private museum.
Jul 1, 2024 · Either Nefertiti or the widow of Tutankhamun called on the Hittite king Suppiluliumas to supply a consort because she could find none in Egypt; a prince was sent, but he was murdered as he reached Egypt.
