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Unidentified head of an Egyptian king
A fragment of a limestone slab which depicts a relief of a head of an unidentified Egyptian king (in profile). The king looks to the right. From Thebes, Egypt. Ramesside Period, 1292–1069 BCE. The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, London (with thanks to The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL).
Questions & Answers
How long were there kings and queens in ancient Egypt?
- The monarchy of ancient Egypt lasted from the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3150 - c.2613 BCE) through the Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE).
Who is the most famous king of ancient Egypt?
- Tutankhamun is the most famous king of ancient Egypt owing to the discovery of his nearly completely intact tomb in 1922.
Who is the most famous queen of ancient Egypt?
- The most famous queen of ancient Egypt is Cleopatra VII who was not actually Egyptian but Macedonian Greek.
Who was the first and the last monarch of ancient Egypt?
- The first king of ancient Egypt was Narmer (also known as Menes) and the last queen of ancient Egypt was Cleopatra VII.
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Monumental Statue of Ramesses II from the British Museum
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