Queen Nefertiti was the wife of Egyptian Pharaoh,
Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV). She reigned for 12 years with her husband during the
18th dynasty, 14th century B.C. Nefertiti and her husband transferred the
religion of Egyptian society from polytheism to monotheism. They crafted a cult
that worshiped one god: Aten, the Egyptian Sun God. Researchers believe that
this disruption in religious beliefs caused hostility among people in ancient
Egyptian society. Nefertiti's death is unknown and not specified in historical
records because her mummy (body) was not found in any tombs. However, she is
regarded as one of the most powerful female rulers of Egypt.
Gold Ring of
Queen Nefertiti and King Akhenaten
Gold scarab
and ring with Nefertiti's name inscribed on it
Egyptian necklace (collar)
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