JOURNAL ARTICLE

Nefertiti: New Perspectives from New Data: New evidence about Nefertiti has altered perspectives and theories surrounding this Queen, and possible Pharaoh, from ancient Egypt.

  • Published In: Agora, 2024, v. 59, n. 3. P. 3 1 of 3

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Norris, Jack T.; O'Donnell, Grace 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores evidence on Queen Nefertiti of ancient Egypt that has altered perspectives and theories surrounding the queen and her possible elevation to pharaoh and co-regent of King Akhenaten. Information is provided on the 18th Dynasty and Amarna Period, the graffito inscription from Akhenaten's 16th regnal year referring to the King's Great Wife, Nefertiti's possible parentage of Tutankhamum, the last of the 18th Dynasty and Amarma kings, and the identification of her mummy and tomb.

Additional Information

  • Source:Agora. 2024/09, Vol. 59, Issue 3, p3
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:00446726
  • Accession Number:180542229

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