Ramses II's Forgotten Queen: Nefertari's Tomb

We step away from the battles of Kadesh and the grand temples of Abu Simbel to explore a quieter, more intimate monument: the tomb of Nefertari, Queen Consort of Ramses II. While her husband built monuments to immortalize his power, Nefertari’s burial place in the Valley of the Queens reveals the depth of their personal bond and the unique status she held as a divine figure. Lucas and Luna examine the vivid colors and delicate paintings that have survived millennia, discussing how the decoration breaks from traditional Egyptian artistic conventions. We look at the specific deities invoked in her afterlife journey, including Hathor and Isis, and consider what this lavish preparation tells us about royal women in the New Kingdom. This episode uncovers the story of a woman who was not just a wife, but a co-ruler in spirit, whose legacy rivals that of her famous husband. #Nefertari #RamsesII #ValleyOfTheQueens #QV66 #EgyptianQueen #NewKingdom #AncientEgypt #Hathor #Isis #TombPaintings #Archaeology #History #FexingoHistory #PharaohsWives #Luxor #19thDynasty #EgyptianArt #Afterlife Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo