Nefertiti

Historians don’t have a lot of historical records about Nefertiti. There is a complex history surrounding Nefertiti . The body of Nefertiti has never found, which restricts the knowledge of her and things found in her art Nefertiti was born in 1370 BC and died in 1330 BC. Her name means “a beauty has come”. She is most famous for her striking beauty, which is immortalized in the iconic bust of Nefertiti now housed in the Neues Museum in Berlin. While much about Nefertiti’s life remains a mystery, her legacy as a powerful queen and a symbol of beauty continues to fascinate and inspire works of ancient art.

View the 360 image from Neues Museum

Controversies between Egypt and Germany

The Nerfertiti Bust was discovered by a German Archeological team led by Ludwig Borchard.
Germany and Egypt have been fighting for it for decades.
● Egypt argues that the bust was removed from the country illegally, concealed within
plaster casts of other artifacts.
● Egypt claims it is part of their cultural heritage and should be returned.
● Germany says that the bust was taken legally under the archeological agreements in
place at the time.
● Germany says they make it accessible to the public.
● Germany says it’s important to have international cooperation in preserving cultural
heritage and suggest that they do digital replicas or other temporary loans.

Daily Express Article- Archaeologist demands return of 3000 year old bust that Left Egypt illegally.

How long they lived for

Nerfertiti was born in 1370 BC and died in 1330 BC.
Akhenaten’s date of birth and death is unknown.