Born: Unknown (700s BCE), Egypt
Died: Unknown (circa 700 BCE)
Country most active: Egypt
Also known as: Hatneferumut
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Among the most impressive is the God’s Wife of Amun, and daughter of King Kashta (c. 750 BCE), Amenirdis I (714-700 BCE). Amenirdis I controlled Thebes through her position as God’s Wife of Amun and effectively ruled Upper Egypt. Her power was so great that she was able to stabilize the country for her brother Shabaka (721-707 BCE) during his campaigns in Lower Egypt to unite the country.