Jan 2, 2010

Salem on History | Nefertiti

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Article abstract: Egyptian queen{$I[g]Egypt;Nefertiti} As queen of Egypt married to the iconoclastic pharaoh Akhenaton, Nefertiti helped in the temporary transformation of the culture’s traditional religion into a monotheistic cult of sun worship. She also had an important role in ruling the empire and inspired standards of female beauty.

Early Life

Nefertiti (NEH-fuhr-TEE-tee) was born in the royal city of Thebes on the Nile River in Upper Egypt; her name means “the beautiful one has come.” Her origins and much about her life are unclear. Her...

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