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Joyce Tyldesley chronicles the life of Nefertiti, the ancient Egyptian queen who was worshipped as a goddess and whose beguiling bust helped spark Egyptomania <\/p>

By Rhiannon Davies\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 24 October 2023 at 06:35 AM<\/p>

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Nefertiti was queen of Egypt during a time when seismic religious transformations were upturning everyday life. Today, she\u2019s perhaps best remembered for her beautiful painted bust, which was rediscovered in the 20th century and is credited for helping kickstart Egyptomania. Speaking with Rhiannon Davies, Joyce Tyldesley uncovers Nefertiti\u2019s fascinating life and long legacy.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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