Queen Nefertari,first wife of Pharaoh Ramses II-Photo Kenneth Garrett

- Portrait of Nefertari - Ancient Egyptian - 1286 BC - Shows a side profile of the person in the portrait

One of Ancient Egypt's most well-known queens, there isn't much known about the early life of Queen Nefertari. What we do know of her life begins with her marriage to Ramesses II. She was well-educated and proved a skilled diplomat, able to not only read but also write in hieroglyphics. While her marriage may have begun as a purely political match, historical records indicate it developed into an amorous relationship, with Ramessess II constructing tombs and temples in her honor.

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Nefertari Meritmut was an Egyptian queen of the 19th dynasty, the Great Royal Wife of Ramses II the Great, one of the most powerful pharaohs. She played an important role as a Great Royal Wife, endowed with a brilliant political mind. She was buried in the Theban necropolis, in a beautifully decorated tomb. One of …

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