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Discovering of Nefertiti's Mummy
Nefertiti is one of the best-known queens of ancient Egypt but no one had discovered her mummy. When Dr Fletcher announced the discovery of Nefertiti without consulting Egyptian authorities she was controversially banned from the country...
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Nefertiti and Akhenaten part 1: Early Reign
Though Queen Nefertiti is one of the most recognizable figures of ancient Egypt, little is known about her origins. She is believed to have been a ruler alongside her husband, Pharaoh Akhenaten, and may have even been a pharaoh in her...
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Nefertiti and Akhenaten part 4: a Mysterious Female Pharaoh
The years following Akhenaten's death were marked by frequent change of rulers. But were each of these rulers actually different people? Or did Meritaten or Nefertiti take on a male persona in order to maintain their position as rulers?...
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Nefertiti and Akhenaten part 3: Political Climate and Religious Practices
Akhenaten and Nefertiti continued to consolidate their power and promote changes in society and family life. Was their zealous worship of Aten the beginning of the royal couple's downfall? Examine communications between Akhenaten and...
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Nefertiti and Akhenaten part 2: Religious Upheaval and Worship of Aten
Pharaoh Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti moved the capital of Egypt from Thebes to Akhataten (modern day Amarna) and introduced the worship of a single God, Aten - the sun disk. This replaced the old gods worshiped by the Egyptians for...
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Nefertiti and Akhenaten part 5: Return to Amun
The decades following Akhenaten and Nefertiti's rule were politically and financially tumultuous for Egypt. Subsequent rulers such as Tutankhamun and Horemheb moved away from the worship of Aten and blamed their struggles on misguided...
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Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Nefertiti
The beautiful Nefertiti, wife of Akhenaten, is described in this PBS site. Be sure click on the pictures to get more information and to watch the video. Requires RealPlayer.
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Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Religion
Figuring out the universe was important to early societies. Read about Egyptian religious practices in honoring their gods, burial rites, and interpretation of the afterlife. Be sure to watch the PBS video. Requires RealPlayer.