Nefertiti held a high position in society, because as the pharoahs wife, and without an hier she would've taken up the throne if he had ever died. However, Nefertiti did have a large influence in Egyptian culture and society. The bust of Nefertiti, is one of few artifacts that prove her existance, since for one reason or another, it was attempted by the ancient Egyptians, to erase her from history. Her name was scraped off pillars, and other documents, and many of her statues were destroyed.
Geographic location: Map of Egypt |
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Accomplishments made by Nefertiti include her influence in the Amarna period art.
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