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Nefertiti Necklace

For Teachers 4th - 12th

Students discuss the story of Nefertiti. They are told that the word Nefertit means "the beautiful one is come." Students are taught that the only sculpture of Nefertiti, the wife of the Pharaoh Akhenaten, is on display at the Berlin...

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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Amarna: Ancient Egypt's Place in the Sun [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

The Amarna Period of ancient Egypt only lasted about thirty years but it is one of the most remarkable periods in Egypt's history. It began when the pharaoh Akhenaten, who was married to Nefertiti, built the city of Amarna in honor of...

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PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Akenhaten

For Students 9th - 10th

This brief biography of Akenhaten (Akhenaten) from PBS tells of his militant enforcement of monotheism in Egypt and the results of that.

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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Nefertiti Resting in a Chamber in King Tut's Tomb?

For Students 5th - 8th

Article reports on a theory that Queen Nefertiti may be buried in a hidden chamber inside the tomb of King Tut. Includes video.

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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: An Audience With Nefertiti

For Students 9th - 10th

Nefertiti was one of the most powerful and influential women in Ancient Egypt. Her bust, on display in the Neue Museum on Berlin's Museum Island, is completely unique-no other Ancient Egyptian stone bust like it is known.

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Utah State University

Utah State University: Akhenaten and Monotheism

For Students 9th - 10th

A study of Akhenaten, his reign and his association with monotheism. Art and iconography of the period are also discussed.

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PBS

Pbs: Queens of Ancient Egypt (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th

A video-enriched lesson that has learners researching three great queens of ancient Egypt--Nefertiti, Tiy, and Nefertari. Students will identify the ways in which these powerful women impacted Egyptian culture and will explain why they...

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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Illustrated Timeline of Ancient Egypt's New Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th

Step through 500 years charting the major events of ancient Egypt's New Kingdom. An effective tool for learning about the lives and accomplishments of major Egyptian pharaohs, including Rameses and Akhenaten.

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Egyptian Museum Berlin: The Time of Nefertiti

For Students 9th - 10th

The bust of Nefertiti resides in the Egyptian Museum in Berlin. Here you can see images of the collection from Nefertiti?s time.

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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: Nefertiti's Eyes

For Students 9th - 10th

In 2006, archaeologists entered a tomb labelled KV63 in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Evidence they found suggests links to Nefertiti. This article was written by Earl L. Ertman, a member of the expedition.

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Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt: New Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th

Learn about the New Kingdom and its dynasties, beginning with the 18th dynasty (1550-1295 BCE). See how Egyptian dating is expressed by ruling families. Related links are provided for detailed information.

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Eternal Egypt: Nefertiti

For Students 9th - 10th

The beautiful Queen Nefertiti was the wife of King Akhenaten. Nefertiti supported her husband during his religious and social reforms. After the death of their daughter, Nefertiti disappeared from the court and died in the year 14 of...

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