Read about the powerful Queen Tiy, wife of Amenhotep III and mother of Akenhaten. Her role as a strong leader was extraordinary in Egyptian times. Be sure to watch the video too. Requires RealPlayer.

Step through 500 years charting the major events of ancient Egypt's New Kingdom. An effective tool for learning about the lives and accomplishments of major Egyptian pharaohs, including Rameses and Akhenaten.

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This site provides a captivating tour through Egypt's past. Visit the ancient temples, the kings and queens of the past. Learn about the hieroglyphic form of communication. Additional links for extended information temples and hieroglyphs.

Meritaten was the eldest daughter of King Akhenaten by his wife Nefertiti. Beginning in year 12 of her father's reign, Meritaten replaced her mother in the official ceremonies and held the title of the Great Royal Wife. Later she married...

The beautiful Queen Nefertiti was the wife of King Akhenaten. Nefertiti supported her husband during his religious and social reforms. After the death of their daughter, Nefertiti disappeared from the court and died in the year 14 of...

Tell El-Amarna was the new capital founded by King Akhenaten. It lies 45 kilometers or 28 miles to the south of Beni-Hassan. Remains of the old capital still exist.

Ahkhesenpaatun is Akhenaten's daughter who was married to Tutankhamun. After the return to the traditional cult of Amun, her name was changed to Ankhesenamun. She was depicted standing in front of her husband on the back of his throne.

Amenhotep the Third was father to King Akhenaten and married a non-royal woman named Tiye, who had great influence on her husband. During his long peaceful reign, Egyptian art reached its highest glory. Some of Egypt's most spectacular...

The slab shows the traditional scene of adoration of the god Aten by the royal family. King Akhenaten is represented with his wife Queen Nefertiti and their eldest daughters, Meritaten and Mekitaten.

A study of Akhenaten, his reign and his association with monotheism. Art and iconography of the period are also discussed.

Also known as Akhenaten. Ruled as pharaoh of the Eighteenth Egyptian dynasty for 17 years.