#queen tiye

[occvltswim]

Bust of Queen Tiye, Great Royal Wife of pharaoh Amenhotep III, mother of pharaoh Akhenaten and grandmother of pharaoh Tutankhamun (18th Dynasty)

[theancientwayoflife]

~ Bundle of Hair Extensions.

Date: ca. 2114-1502 B.C.

Period: Old Kingdom-early New Kingdom; 16th-18th Dynasty

Medium: Human hair, linen

▪︎ From the source: These hair extensions would have been placed in a tomb for use in the afterlife. In this world, Egyptians used extensions to make their wigs or natural hair thicker and more attractive, just as people do today. The reliefs in this case show hairdressers adding extensions like these to the hair or wig of Queen Neferu.

[emthehistorygirl]

Based on Queen Tiye Statuette, E25493, Louvre, Paris

[ancientegyptdaily]

LUXOR TEMPLE: called ipet resyt (the southern sanctuary) in Egyptian. QUEENS OF ANCIENT EGYPT (2023) — 1.01 Queen Tiye

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

The mummy of Queen Tiye, wife of Amenhotep III and mother of akhenaton .

📸 Unknown

[namonaki-pharaoh]

Ancient Egyptians looking exactly like we do today

[thepastisalreadywritten]

Thuya

Thuya, a key figure in Egypt's 18th Dynasty, was the mother of Queen Tiye and the grandmother of Akhenaten and Tutankhamun.

She played a pivotal role in both the political and religious life of ancient Egypt, holding influential positions such as "Singer of Hathor" and Superintendent of royal harems.

Her status allowed her to influence the spiritual and cultural traditions of the time, making her one of the most powerful women in the dynasty.

Married to Yuya, a high-ranking official, Thuya's lineage extended to other prominent figures, including possibly Pharaoh Ay.

Her tomb, KV46, is a testament to her legacy, filled with luxurious artifacts like gilded items, finely crafted jewelry, and evidence of advanced mummification techniques.

Among the most striking finds were her golden sandals, highlighting her high status and the respect she commanded during her lifetime.

While the cause of Thuya's death remains unknown, her remarkable tomb and preserved body offer valuable insights into her life.

Her story encourages us to reflect on the powerful, yet often unspoken roles that women like Thuya played in shaping the ancient world, quietly guiding the course of Egypt’s most transformative era.

[angie-massei]

I’ve made a degree (graphic design) earlier this year and it was an app with illustrations and biographies of historical women. Here’s queen Tiye: (also I’m still proud of these illustrations, but I’m happy with the progress I’ve made since creating them)

And some sketches under the cut