Bust of Nefertiti
Description
The iconic painted limestone bust of Queen Nefertiti, Great Royal Wife of Akhenaten. Created by the court sculptor Thutmose around 1345 BCE, it is one of the most copied works of ancient Egypt and a symbol of timeless beauty. The bust was discovered in the workshop of Thutmose at Amarna in 1912.
About the New Kingdom (Empire Age)
Egypt's imperial zenith. The warrior pharaohs expanded borders from Nubia to the Euphrates. The Valley of the Kings was established, and art reached unprecedented heights.
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Location History
Original Location
Thebes / Waset (4th Upper)
The capital of the New Kingdom. Home to Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.
Coordinates: 25.69Β°N, 32.64Β°E
Current Location
Thebes / Waset (4th Upper), Egypt
As recorded in The Eternal Nile archive
Period
1345 BCE
New Kingdom (Empire Age)Source & Attribution
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Bust of Nefertiti
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Date Range
1345 BCE
Location
Thebes / Waset (4th Upper)
The capital of the New Kingdom. Home to Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.
Era
New Kingdom (Empire Age)
Submitted by
Admin Curator
Added to Archive
August 15, 2026