The name Nefertari means "beauty of beauties." She was the favorite wife of Ramses II and was the only queen to have a statue made that is the same size as the King.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The Most Beautiful Thing That We May Never See
One of the most beautiful tombs in the Valley of the Queens is for Queen Nefertari, the beloved wife of Ramses II. The tomb is now closed and is predicted to be closed for at least 10 years. It has the most vibrant and beautiful paintings, but the damage done by the 1000s of visitors to the tomb has caused the officials to close it. This photo was borrowed from a book of photos taken in the tomb before it was closed.
The name Nefertari means "beauty of beauties." She was the favorite wife of Ramses II and was the only queen to have a statue made that is the same size as the King.
The name Nefertari means "beauty of beauties." She was the favorite wife of Ramses II and was the only queen to have a statue made that is the same size as the King.
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