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Book Synopsis: Egypt's sun queen magnificently revealed in a new book by renowned Egyptologist, Aidan Dodson.
During the last half of the fourteenth century BC, Egypt was perhaps at the height of its prosperity. It was against this background that the “Amarna Revolution” occurred. Throughout, its instigator, King Akhenaten, had at his side his Great Wife, Nefertiti. When a painted bust of the queen found at Amarna in 1912 was first revealed to the public in the 1920s, it soon became one of the great artistic icons of the world. Nefertiti’s name and face are perhaps the best known of any royal woman of ancient Egypt and one of the best recognized figures of antiquity, but her image has come in many ways to overshadow the woman herself.
Nefertiti’s current world dominion as a cultural and artistic icon presents an interesting contrast with the way in which she was actively written out of history soon after her own death. This book explores what we can reconstruct of the life of the queen, tracing the way in which she and her image emerged in the wake of the first tentative decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs during the 1820s–1840s, and then took on the world over the next century and beyond. All indications are that her final fate was a tragic one, but although every effort was made to wipe out Nefertiti’s memory after her death, modern archaeology has rescued the queen-pharaoh from obscurity and set her on the road to today’s international status.
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Discover the captivating life and afterlife of Nefertiti, the extraordinary Queen and Pharaoh of Egypt, in the groundbreaking book "Nefertiti, Queen and Pharaoh of Egypt: Her Life and Afterlife" by renowned Egyptologist, Aidan Dodson. Delve into the captivating era when Egypt was at the height of its prosperity, and uncover the secrets of the "Amarna Revolution" led by King Akhenaten, alongside his remarkable partner, Nefertiti.
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of ancient Egypt as you explore the fascinating journey of Nefertiti and witness the influential role she played alongside her husband. The awe-inspiring painted bust discovered at Amarna in 1912 instantly became one of the world's most iconic artistic masterpieces, immortalizing Nefertiti's beauty and power.
Peel back the layers of history and discover how Nefertiti's name and image took the world by storm, cementing her status as one of the most recognizable figures of antiquity. Uncover the intriguing contrast between Nefertiti's present global dominance as a cultural and artistic icon and her deliberate erasure from history following her untimely demise.
This captivating book goes beyond the surface to reconstruct the life of Nefertiti, shedding light on her journey from the initial deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphs during the 1820s-1840s to her enduring presence in today's international landscape. Uncover the tragic fate that befell Nefertiti, and how modern archaeology has resurrected her from obscurity, propelling her into global prominence once again.
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the history and legacy of Nefertiti. Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt and gain a deeper understanding of this extraordinary queen, thanks to the groundbreaking research and expertise of Aidan Dodson. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Nefertiti's world.
Experience the captivating story of Nefertiti today by ordering your copy of "Nefertiti, Queen and Pharaoh of Egypt: Her Life and Afterlife."
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