Born: 1300 BC (circa), Egypt
Died: 1255 BC (circa)
Country most active: Egypt
Also known as: NA
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In the 19th Dynasty, Nefertari (c. 1255 BCE) was the queen of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BCE) and was equally influential during his administration. Nefertari (also a former God’s Wife of Amun) was highly educated and participated regularly in affairs of court. Ramesses II built his famous temple of Abu Simbel in her honor and she is among the best-known queens from the period.