SAEDNEWS: Watch the Masterful Facial Reconstruction of Queen Tiye, Wife of Amenhotep III, from Her 3,400-Year-Old Mummy
According to Saed News’ Society Service, Queen Tiye was one of the most prominent women of ancient Egypt around 3,400 years ago. She was the principal wife of Pharaoh Amenhotep III of the Eighteenth Dynasty and the mother of Akhenaten. Unlike the traditional role of queens, which was often ceremonial, Tiye wielded remarkable political influence. Her name and image appear alongside the pharaoh on inscriptions, statues, and official monuments. Even in diplomatic correspondence with foreign kings, she was mentioned directly, highlighting her unprecedented position in Egypt’s domestic and foreign affairs. She played an active role in governmental decisions, religious matters, and international relations.
Queen Tiye’s mummy, over 3,400 years old, was discovered in the Valley of the Kings. Scientific research, including DNA testing in the 2010s, definitively confirmed her identity. Based on the mummy, archaeologists and scientific artists have reconstructed a likely portrait of her using the skull structure, biological data, and digital reconstruction technologies. These reconstructions depict a woman with a realistic and powerful visage, aligning with historical descriptions of her as intelligent, influential, and charismatic. While these visualizations cannot be considered absolutely definitive, they are grounded in credible scientific evidence and are now regarded as a successful fusion of modern science and ancient history.
