How Did Nefertiti Influence Ancient Egypt
One of Egypt’s most iconic symbols is a bust of the ancient queen, Nefertiti. Renown for her beauty, power, and mystery, Nefertiti and her husband, Pharaoh Akhenaten, or Amenhotep IV, ruled from 1353 to 1336 B.C. She was the head queen of Egypt and wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten during the 14th century B.C. Together they established the religious mythology of Aten, the sun god, and made it the most important god to worship-- even going to the extent of making the city of Akhetaton to honor their god. One of the greatest women to have ruled, Nefertiti’s husband made it his duty to make her an equal; something that was unheard of for a pharaoh to do, even for their head queen.
Essentially Nefertiti's origins, as well as death, is unknown to history. …show more content…
This involved Egypt, because they had diplomatic relations, as well as commerce with this empire, but that all came to an end when internal strife in the Mitanni kingdom occurred. Subsequently, Tushratta’s older brother, Artashumara, would take the throne before him, but was assassinated by a murderer who went by the name UD-hi before he could reign. Thus forcing Tushratta to the throne at an unexpecting and inexperienced age. However, once the young king, Tushratta became eligible for the throne, and the murderer responsible for assassinating his brother in order to put Tushratta in charge died, Egypt and the Mitanni kingdom resumed …show more content…
Aside from her children, her legacy varies upon speculation, but her daughter Ankhesenaten did marry the future King Tut. It is speculated that the great queen could have died, but there’s less evidence to prove that theory, than Nefertiti possibly ruling Egypt as her husband’s co-regent, and using the Neferneferuaten. Female pharaohs secretly ruling isn’t entirely unheard of, since female pharaoh Hatshesput had ruled Egypt disguised as a man. Another indicator is the fact that whoever ruled after Amenhotep IV, was trying to reverse his religious policies. At first glance, the connection may not be evident, but there’s proof that Nefertiti hired a scribe to make offerings to the deity Amun; pleading him to remove the kingdom’s darkness. In short, the person to complete her wish, would soon be her son-in-law King
Essentially Nefertiti's origins, as well as death, is unknown to history. …show more content…
This involved Egypt, because they had diplomatic relations, as well as commerce with this empire, but that all came to an end when internal strife in the Mitanni kingdom occurred. Subsequently, Tushratta’s older brother, Artashumara, would take the throne before him, but was assassinated by a murderer who went by the name UD-hi before he could reign. Thus forcing Tushratta to the throne at an unexpecting and inexperienced age. However, once the young king, Tushratta became eligible for the throne, and the murderer responsible for assassinating his brother in order to put Tushratta in charge died, Egypt and the Mitanni kingdom resumed …show more content…
Aside from her children, her legacy varies upon speculation, but her daughter Ankhesenaten did marry the future King Tut. It is speculated that the great queen could have died, but there’s less evidence to prove that theory, than Nefertiti possibly ruling Egypt as her husband’s co-regent, and using the Neferneferuaten. Female pharaohs secretly ruling isn’t entirely unheard of, since female pharaoh Hatshesput had ruled Egypt disguised as a man. Another indicator is the fact that whoever ruled after Amenhotep IV, was trying to reverse his religious policies. At first glance, the connection may not be evident, but there’s proof that Nefertiti hired a scribe to make offerings to the deity Amun; pleading him to remove the kingdom’s darkness. In short, the person to complete her wish, would soon be her son-in-law King