Limestone relief fragment depicting Queen Tiye, the Great Royal Wife of King Amenhotep III (reigned c. 1390–1352 BCE, 18th Dynasty).   This fragment highlights her prominent status and influential role in the royal court, capturing the regal elegance and artistic sophistication characteristic of Amarna-period art.

Queen Tiye was one of the most influential women of ancient Egypt, serving as the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and the mother of Akhenaten. She lived during the 18th Dynasty, around the 14th century BCE.

Unlike many queens before her, Tiye was not of royal birth, yet she rose to exceptional prominence due to her intelligence, strong personality, and political insight. She was deeply involved in both domestic and foreign affairs, often mentioned in diplomatic correspondence with other rulers of the ancient Near East. Tiye was also known for her beauty and distinctive features, which are captured in several statues and reliefs. Her influence extended into the reign of her son Akhenaten, during Egypt’s religious revolution centered on the worship of Aten. Queen Tiye’s legacy endures as a symbol of power and wisdom among ancient Egyptian queens.