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Queen Nefertiti

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The Resume

    (1370 BC-1336 BC)
    Historical references of her life end in 1336 BC
    Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten
    Nicknames include ‘Ruler of the Nile,’ ‘Daughter of Gods’ and ‘Empress of the Mediterranean’
    Subject of Discovery Channel’s ‘Nefertiti Resurrected’

Why she might be annoying:

    Her life and death are shrouded in mystery.
    Her name inexplicably vanished from Egyptian historical records.
    Conspiracy theorists believe foul play was involved in her sudden disappearance.
    She was a monotheist, which angered Egypt’s large polytheistic population.
    Controversy erupted when archaeologists claimed to have found her 3,000 year old remains (2003).

Why she might not be annoying:

    She is among the most well-known ancient Egyptian icons.
    She was one of the most politically and religiously powerful women of her era.
    She is depicted in ancient Egyptian art twice as often as Pharaoh Akhenaten.
    Some scholars believe she was the Pharaoh of Egypt for at least three years.
    Her limestone bust is considered to be one of the greatest pieces of pre-modern art.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 20 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 36 Votes: 47.22% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 37 Votes: 48.65% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 21 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 30 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 124 Votes: 45.97% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 242 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 23.53% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 24 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 329 Votes: 45.90% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 70 Votes: 38.57% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 68 Votes: 39.71% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 135 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 210 Votes: 44.29% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 390 Votes: 44.87% Annoying