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Nefertiti Head Black & Gold(Pure Brass) 10H x 4W Inches

Nefertiti Head Black & Gold(Pure Brass) 10H x 4W Inches

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Nefertiti was the queen consort of Pharaoh Akhenaten in ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty, ruling around 1353 to 1336 BCE. Her name means "the beautiful one has come." Here are some key facts about Nefertiti¹ ² ³:
- *Early Life*: Born around 1370 BCE, possibly the daughter of Ay, a vizier and advisor to the royal family. Some speculate she might have been a Mitanni princess from northern Syria.
- *Marriage and Reign*: Married Akhenaten at a young age and supported his radical religious reforms, promoting the worship of the sun god Aten. The couple had six daughters together.
- *Influence and Power*: Nefertiti held significant influence and power, depicted in art smiting enemies, driving chariots, and attending ceremonial acts with Akhenaten. Some theories suggest she might have ruled as pharaoh after Akhenaten's death under the name Neferneferuaten.
- *Legacy*: Nefertiti's legacy is cemented by the famous bust created by sculptor Thutmose, discovered in 1912. The bust is now housed in Berlin's Neues Museum, sparking ongoing controversy between Egypt and Germany over its ownership.
- *Mystery Surrounding Her Death*: Nefertiti's disappearance from historical records around year 14 of Akhenaten's reign has sparked various theories, including her possible death, banishment, or assumption of a new role as co-regent or pharaoh.

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