Queen nefertiti was an ancient Egyptian queen, renowned for her beauty and influence, who lived around 1370–1330 BCE during the 18th Dynasty. She was the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, and together they ruled during a transformative period marked by the shift to worshiping the sun disk, Aten, in what’s known as the Amarna Period. Her iconic bust, discovered in 1912 by German archaeologist Ludwig Borchardt in Amarna, is one of the most recognizable artifacts of ancient Egypt, housed in Berlin’s Neues Museum. The sculpture showcases her striking features—high cheekbones, elegant neck, and a serene expression—cementing her as a symbol of timeless beauty. Nefertiti’s role extended beyond traditional queenly duties. Evidence suggests she wielded significant political and religious influence, possibly even co-ruling with Akhenaten. Some scholars speculate she may have ruled independently as Neferneferuaten after Akhenaten’s death, though this remains debated due to sparse re...
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