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ENTITY celebrates one of the famous women in history #WomenThatDid, and shares statue of Rama.

In our ongoing series, #WomenThatDid, ENTITY profiles inspirational and famous women in history whose impact on our world can still be felt today. If you have a suggestion for a historical powerhouse you would like to see featured, tweet us with the hashtag #WomenThatDid. 

Name: Tiye

Lifetime: 1398 BC – 1338 BC

What she’s known for: Tiye was the Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III, the mother of Akhenaten and grandmother of King Tutankhamun. Her mummy was identified as “The Elder Lady” in 2010.

Why we love her: Because Amenhotep III was born of a second, lesser wife, he needed strong political ties and Tiye was chosen as a suitable match. Tiye’s mother was popular in religious cults and this contributed to her royal marriage. While it appears their marriage was a political match, “There is no doubt, however, that the king and queen loved each other and enjoyed each other’s company,” says Ancient History Encyclopedia.

Every inscription, statue, or letter presents the couple as equal partners in both domestic and public life. They had at six children.

During the reign of her husband, Tiye was his trusted adviser and confidante and she wielded great power during the reigns of her sons. She was considered to be wise, intelligent, strong and fierce – all of the qualities necessary to gain the respect of foreign dignitaries. In addition, she played an important role in foreign relations and was the first queen to have her name recorded on official acts.

Fun fact: Tiye’s husband dedicated a number of religious shrines in her honor, where she was worshiped as a form of the goddess Hathor-Tefrut. An artificial lake was also made and dedicated to her.

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Edited by Ellena Kilgallon
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