The changing political roles and contributions of New Kingdom Queens.
Nefertiti acquired more religious and political power then any queen before her because of her very close relationship with her husband Akhenaten. Nefertiti unlike queens before her is depicted with her husband as an equal, in most depictions she is shown wearing the attire usually only reserved for a pharaoh as well as being shown as the same height and size as her husband.
Nefertiti was Akhenaten’s chief wife as well as his consort for most of the Armana period. She is also believed to have been Akhenaten’s co-regent during the 12th year of his reign. Evidence that leads to
this conclusion shows that Nefertiti changed her name to include the name of the God Aten, Nefer-neferu-aten was added to her name Nefertiti usually followed by beloved of Akhenaten. Nefertiti’s name was also written in double cartouche a manner used for pharaohs this also symbolises her power as a queen.
Nefertiti had a very important role and contribution in terms of assisting her husband in the conversion of Egypt's religion. Nefertiti was very influential in establishing one of the world’s first monotheistic religions.
In examinations of scenes from Karnak it has been discovered that Nefertiti played a role in military life in Ancient Egypt. In these scenes
she is shown as a traditional warrior-pharaoh sphinx. Nefertiti’s role as a warrior is also shown in the bust of Nefertiti in which she is depicted wearing the blue warrior crown usually only worn by the pharaoh himself.
Queens in new kingdom Egypt had substantial political power however none as much as Nefertiti she is known today as being one of the most influential queens in ancient Egyptian history due to her influence and contribution during this changing period for Egypt.
Nefertiti was Akhenaten’s chief wife as well as his consort for most of the Armana period. She is also believed to have been Akhenaten’s co-regent during the 12th year of his reign. Evidence that leads to
this conclusion shows that Nefertiti changed her name to include the name of the God Aten, Nefer-neferu-aten was added to her name Nefertiti usually followed by beloved of Akhenaten. Nefertiti’s name was also written in double cartouche a manner used for pharaohs this also symbolises her power as a queen.
Nefertiti had a very important role and contribution in terms of assisting her husband in the conversion of Egypt's religion. Nefertiti was very influential in establishing one of the world’s first monotheistic religions.
In examinations of scenes from Karnak it has been discovered that Nefertiti played a role in military life in Ancient Egypt. In these scenes
she is shown as a traditional warrior-pharaoh sphinx. Nefertiti’s role as a warrior is also shown in the bust of Nefertiti in which she is depicted wearing the blue warrior crown usually only worn by the pharaoh himself.
Queens in new kingdom Egypt had substantial political power however none as much as Nefertiti she is known today as being one of the most influential queens in ancient Egyptian history due to her influence and contribution during this changing period for Egypt.
In examinations of scenes from Karnak it has been discovered that Nefertiti played a role in military life in Ancient Egypt. In these scenes
she is shown as a traditional warrior-pharaoh sphinx. Nefertiti’s role as a warrior is also shown in the bust of Nefertiti in which she is depicted wearing the blue warrior crown usually only worn by the pharaoh himself. Queens in new kingdom Egypt had substantial political power however none as much as Nefertiti she is known today as being one of the most influential queens in ancient Egyptian history due to her influence and contribution during this changing period for Egypt. (Above- Depiction of Nefertiti and her husband Akhenaten) (RIght- The bust of Nefertiti) |