The King’s Great Wife.
Queen Ankh-es-en-Amun (“She Lives for Amun”) was slightly older than her husband. Having grown up in the court, Ankhesenamun was established in power and experienced in royal life. However, she is far less prominent than her famous predecessors (Nefertiti and Tiye). Why? In this episode, we explore some of the traces of Ankhesenamun’s life, and her role as the King’s Great Wife. Titles of Ankhesenamun:- Hmt-nswt-mryt.f “the King’s Great Wife, his Beloved”
- iry-pat “Hereditary Noble”
- wrt-Hswt “Great of Praise”
- bnrt-mrwt “Sweet of Love”
- nbt imAt “Lady of Charm”
- nbt-tAwy “Ruling Lady of the Two Lands”
- Hnwt-Smaw-mHw “the Ruling Lady of Southern and Northern Egypt”
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