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). 

Answer to Famous Kings & Queens of Africa Series: Part 4

Queen Nefertari 

 

• Her husband was Ramses the Great who ruled over Egypt for almost 70 years.  
• Was known for her beauty and was called “The Most Beautiful of Them.” 
• At Abu Simbel, a temple was dedicated to her and Hathor (goddess of love and joy).  
• Unfortunately her life was cut short, but her daughter took her place with her father, Ramses, who had a beautiful tomb built in the Valley of the Queens with wonderful paintings on the walls.  
• Her greatest treasure is the beautiful poetry by Ramses on the wall of her burial chamber.