Whatever the circumstances, however, Nefertiti simply disappeared and there is no record of her nor has her mummy or place of burial been confirmed.But the crown she is most often associated with, is the blue war crown with its flat top.Her name was struck from numerous inscriptions.She was the chief wife of the "heretic" Pharaoh Akhenaten.It is even speculated that she simply died from the plague and her was so painful for Akhenaten that he did not wish to be reminded of her.
His mummy has not been found either.Her husband, Akhenaten died about several years later under circumstances just as mysterious.Nefertiti vanished around year fourteen of Akhenaten´s reign.Others believe that she disguised herself as a man and assumed a new identity as Smenkhkare so that she could rule as co-regent with her husband.Renowned for her beauty, Nefertiti dressed to enhance her best features.
As Akhenaten´s chief wife, she wore the crown of Hathor that resembled cow horns with plumes or the crown of Mut, the vulture goddess.He bestowed upon her with such titles as Mistress of Happiness, Endowed with Favors, Chief Wife of the King, Beloved, Lady of the Two Lands, and May she live for Ever and Always".Nefertiti reigned in Ancient Egypt between 1351 and 1331 B.Instead, she presented him with six daughters.Akhenaten desperately wanted a male heir and Nefertiti tried hard to provide him with one.It was Queen Kiya, his lesser wife, Kiya, who provided him with male heirs - Smenkhkare and Tutankhamun, a fact which inflamed Nefertiti's jealousy and wrath.
She helped her husband initiate a massive religious and cultural revolution and represented the feminine aspect of the god, Aten.Rumours abound about her mysterious disappearance.She is often depicted wearing a close fitting sheath.Pharaoh Akhenaten loved both his wives, but it was Nefertiti to whom he exalted to a prominnent role in the religious and political life of Egypt.
Some say it was because she and her husband fell into discord and he banished her in disgrace to her palace, Aten's Castle.
She helped her husband initiate a massive religious and cultural revolution and represented the feminine aspect of the god, Aten.Rumours abound about her mysterious disappearance.She is often depicted wearing a close fitting sheath.Pharaoh Akhenaten loved both his wives, but it was Nefertiti to whom he exalted to a prominnent role in the religious and political life of Egypt.
Some say it was because she and her husband fell into discord and he banished her in disgrace to her palace, Aten's Castle.
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