King Tutankhamun and his wife, Ankhesenamun, along with the art of their time.

King Tutankhamun and his wife, Ankhesenamun, along with the art of their time.

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Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, reigned during the 14th century BCE in ancient Egypt. His intact tomb, KV 62, was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922.

Marriage: Tutankhamun married Ankhesenamun, who was likely Akhenaten’s third daughter. Ankhesenamun played a crucial role as his queen during his short reign.

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Ankhesenamun, the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, had her own remarkable story. Here are some details about her:

Name Change: Her name reflects the changes in ancient Egyptian religion after her father’s death. She was well-documented as Tutankhamun’s queen.

Youth: Ancient reliefs and paintings from her parents’ reign depict Ankhesenamun as a young princess. Her marriage to Tutankhamun likely occurred when she was still quite young.

Half-Sister and Wife: Ankhesenamun was not only Tutankhamun’s wife but also his half-sister. Their union was common among Egyptian royalty to maintain the royal bloodline.