Please login or sign up to post and edit reviews.
109: Nefertiti (with Dr. Joyce Tyldesley)
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
Egypt
History
Society & Culture
Categories Via RSS |
History
Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Apr 24, 2019
Episode Duration |
00:59:27

Akhenaten (Part 2): The Great Queen(s)...

In 1361 BCE, Amunhotep IV was settled into his power. It was time to find a queen - his choice would be one of Egypt's most famous women...

This episode covers Amunhotep's diplomatic engagements with Mitanni and the first appearance (and origins) of Nefertiti. Also, we present part 2 of our interview with Dr. Joyce Tyldesley of Manchester University...

Time period: c.1361 BCE (regnal year 2).

Queens: Nefertiti (Nefer-neferu-Aten Neferet-Iti); Queen Mother Tiye; Yuni of Mitanni.

Kings: Amunhotep IV (Nefer-kheperu-Re Wa-en-Re); Tushratta of Mitanni.

Notable sites: Karnak (Ipet-Sut); West Bank of Thebes (Waset); Kingdom of Mitanni (Mesopotamia).

Images and Bibliography on the website (egyptianhistorypodcast.com).

The Podcast is on Patreon! Subscribe for early access, ad-free episodes and much more (patreon.com/egyptpodcast).

Music: Keith Zizza (keithzizza.com).

For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This episode currently has no reviews.

Submit Review
This episode could use a review!

This episode could use a review! Have anything to say about it? Share your thoughts using the button below.

Submit Review