Thursday, June 23, 2011

Answer to Famous Kings & Queens of Africa Series: Part 5

Queen Nefertiti 

 
  • While her husband, Akhenaten, attended to religious activities, she handled the political affairs of Egypt.  
  • Unlike many other pharaohs, Akhenaten was a warm family man. Queen Nefertari achieved many things with her husband.  
  • Like her husband, she adopted Aten, the sun-god.  
  • Together Akhenaten and Queen Nefertari built a new city dedicated to Aten called Akhetaten (Horizon of Aten). 

1 comment:

  1. 1. Akenhaten isn't Nefertari's husband its Ramesses 2. Tiy was the queen that got to be involved in political affairs...

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