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Nefertiti and Akhenaton

Nefertiti and Akhenaton. Nefertiti and Akhenaton Nefertiti was married to Amenhotep IV Odd couple – she was very beautiful and he was not Nefertiti was a devoted wife and he was a devoted husband. Pharaoh Amenhotep changed his name to Akhenaton to honor the sun god, Aton

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Nefertiti and Akhenaton

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  1. Nefertiti and Akhenaton

  2. Nefertiti and Akhenaton • Nefertiti was married to Amenhotep IV • Odd couple – she was very beautiful and he was not • Nefertiti was a devoted wife and he was a devoted husband • Pharaoh • Amenhotep changed his name to Akhenaton to honor the sun god, Aton • First pharaoh to believe in just one god • Nefertiti supported him and assisted him • Many believe they co-ruled and that is why she was considered a pharaoh

  3. Amarna Revolution • Changes in art, religion and social practices • Nefertiti was the subject of much art • Limestone head of her at the Berlin Museum • Unfinished head at the Egyptian Museum of Cairo • Family • Had 6 daughters • 3rd daughter married King Tut – She was 12 and King Tut was 9 years old • King Tut was Akhenaton’s son with Kiya • Mummies • Nefertiti and Akhenaton’s mummies were just recently found • Modern technology has finally identified the bodies

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