The queens of Egypt exercised considerable power, associated with goddesses in the same manner that their husbands were associated with gods.
More artifacts of the times: busts, fragments of hieroglyphs, amulets, and figurines, some of which are associated with Queen Tiyi.
This is a portion of the face of a larger statue of Amenhotep III, pharaoh and wife of Tiyi.
The wooden statue in the foreground depicts Tiyi in the aspect of the goddess Tawaret.
Tiyi and Amenhotep would be succeeded by their son Amenhotep IV, who would later take on the name Akhenaten and radically transform Egyptian religious life during his reign, only to have his measures revoked and his name stricken from Egyptian history by later successors. His wife was Nefertiti. Akhenaten's son would be one of the most famous pharaohs of history, largely because of the discovery of his tomb in the modern era: Tutankhamun.
This is a replica of her bust.
The queen had interesting headwear. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteShe appears to have been handsome indeed.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite amazing that all those treasures were found.
ReplyDeleteI think there will be an enduring fascination with Egyptology.
ReplyDeleteMi cuñado, tanto le fascinaba la vida del antiguo Egipto, en el que reinaba los faraones, que un año decidió pasar sus vacaciones allí....yo me he contentado con leer obras de literatura, que reflejaban el uso y costumbres de la época de los farahones....¡Quién no recuerda! la obra "Sinuhé el egipcio" de Mika Waltari.
ReplyDeleteQue tengas una gran semana.
It's fascinating period in history.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful exhibit! The artifacts are just amazing.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a happy week!
It's refreshing to realize that women could exert power and influence back then.
ReplyDelete@Nancy: quite so.
ReplyDelete@Italiafinlandia: striking comes to mind.
@Amy: definitely.
@David: as it is for me.
@Ventana: thank you.
@Jan: that it is.
@Eileen: I think so.
@Anvilcloud: indeed.
Interesting to see a nose exhibited. cut off statue to injure the deceased person's spirit.
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting exhibit.
ReplyDeleteenjoy seeing artifacts ... history is cool. learning is fun. ( ;
ReplyDelete...Egypt has interested people for centuries.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and fascinating William ✨
ReplyDeleteGreat post and photos on Egypt~ Happy Week to you ~
ReplyDeleteLiving in the moment,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Just think how valuable the original bust must be!
ReplyDeleteThat bust looks so familiar.
ReplyDeleteEine Interessante Ausstellung.
ReplyDeleteGruß
Noke
Ahhh..ancient Egypt...one of my favorites!
ReplyDelete@Maywyn: there's a whole lot of complicated elements of ancient Egyptian beliefs.
ReplyDelete@RedPat: I enjoyed it.
@Beth: thank you.
@Tom: it has.
@Grace: I agree.
@Carol: thanks.
@Revrunner: her original bust has quite a history.
@Marie: it's well known in history.
@Noke: thank you.
@Sharon: me too.
I have had a necklace made from a piece like the little colourful figures in third photo. A priceless and special piece from Egypt. The bust replica is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteA very interesting exhibit.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It was.
DeleteThe bust of Nefertiti is really stunning. Gorgeous colors.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteAll fascinating so much to learn about as well.
ReplyDeleteThere was a lot.
DeleteI love the colours on the bust of Nefertiti:)
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteIt is striking out of the whim of one person can change all of society, and then be erased by successors. Enjoy today!
ReplyDeleteTrue!
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