Kings & Queens of Africa Series: Part 5

While my husband Akhenaten attended to religious activities, I handled the political affairs of Egypt. Unlike many other pharaohs, Akhenaten was a warm family man. We did many things together. Like my husband I adopted Aten, the sun-god. Together Akhenaten and I built a new city dedicated to Aten called Akhetaten (Horizon of Aten). The increased growth of my role over time was reflected in the size of my figure in paintings and statues. It was sad to have Akhenaten labeled as the “Heretic King”, and see his son Tutankhamun return to worshipping the god Amun. Who am I? 

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Material contributed by: Sue Roberts