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Tutankhamun: the mystery of Nefertiti

Tutankhamun: the mystery of Nefertiti

Join us for episode four in our series examining the life, death and legacy of the iconic pharaoh…

Ellie Cawthorne

Published: July 28, 2022 at 9:32 AM

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The striking bust of Nefertiti has captivated people since its discovery in 1912. But who was this queen? How powerful was she? And how was she related to Tutankhamun? In episode 4 of our series on the boy king, Ellie Cawthorne speaks to Professor Aidan Dodson and Professor Joyce Tyldesley to try and unravel some of the mysteries surrounding the woman who may have been Tutankhamun’s mother. Or stepmother. Or grandmother…

Want to hear more? Browse more episodes in our podcast series on Tutankhamun's life, death and legacy

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Ellie CawthorneHead of content (audio)

Ellie Cawthorne is head of content (audio) at HistoryExtra