Ankhesenamun
Historical Personalities

Ankhesenamun Net Worth

Ankhesenamun was an Ancient Egyptian Queen born in 1348 in Thebes. She was married off to four pharaoh rulers, including her brother Tutankhamun, who she married at the age of 13. Incest was a common practice in the royal family to keep their bloodline pure. After Tutankhamun's death at 18, Ankhesenamun was married off to Ay and is believed to have had two children with him. Most of what is known about her comes from paintings and relics on the walls.
Ankhesenamun is a member of Historical Personalities

Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Ancient Egyptian Queen
Birth Year 1348
Birth Place Thebes (Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt), Egyptian
Age 671 YEARS OLD
Died On ca. 1322 BC (aged ca. 26)
Tenure ca. 1332–1323 BC
Burial Maybe at KV21
Spouse Akhenaten (father/father-in-law/cousin-uncle) Tutankhamun (half-brother/cousin) Ay (grandfather/great-uncle)
Issue Two stillborn daughters
Father Akhenaten
Mother Nefertiti
Religion Ancient Egyptian religion

💰 Net worth

Ankhesenamun, renowned as an Ancient Egyptian Queen, is predicted to have a net worth between $100,000 and $1 million by 2024. As the wife of the famous pharaoh Tutankhamun, Ankhesenamun was revered for her beauty and intelligence during her reign. Her net worth is based on various factors like the riches and treasures associated with her royal title, the influence she holds within Egyptian society, and her inherent value as a historical figure. Considering her esteemed status and the cultural significance she embodies, it is no surprise that Ankhesenamun has been regarded as having substantial financial worth centuries after her time.

Famous Quotes:

My husband has died and I have no son. They say about you that you have many sons. You might give me one of your sons to become my husband. I would not wish to take one of my subjects as a husband... I am afraid.

Biography/Timeline

1921

Nevertheless, the KV21a mummy has DNA consistent with the 18th dynasty royal line, therefore making it likely she was a member of the Thutmoside ruling house and supporting her identification with Ankhesenamun.

2005

The identity of the queen who wrote the letter is uncertain. She is called Dakhamunzu in the Hittite annuals, a possible transliteration of the Egyptian title Tahemetnesu (The King's Wife). Possible candidates are Nefertiti, Meritaten, and Ankhesenamun. Ankhesenamun seemed once likely since there were no candidates for the throne on the death of her husband, Tutankhamun, whereas Akhenaten had at least two legitimate successors. but this was based on a 27-year reign for the last 18th pharaoh Horemheb who is now accepted to have had a shorter reign of only 14 years. This makes the deceased Egyptian king appear to be Akhenaten instead rather than Tutankhamun. The phrase regarding marriage to 'one of my subjects' (translated by some as 'servants') is possibly a reference to the Grand Vizier Ay or a secondary member of the Egyptian royal family line. Since Nefertiti was depicted as powerful as her husband in official monuments smiting Egypt's enemies, she might be the Dakhamunzu in the Amarna correspondence as Nicholas Reeves believes. Ankhesenamun may have been pressured by Ay to marry him and legitimise his claim to the throne of Egypt (which she eventually did) This also might explain why she describes herself as 'afraid', especially considering the popular (but not widely accepted) theory that Ay had a hand in her husband's death. A CT scan taken in 2005 shows that he had badly broken his leg shortly before his death, and that the leg had become infected. DNA analysis conducted in 2010 showed the presence of malaria in his system. It is believed that these two conditions, malaria and leiomyomata, combined, led to his death. However, Ankhesenamun was not as powerful as Nefertiti to be able to choose her spouse from a foreign state.

2010

DNA testing announced in February 2010 has speculated that her mummy is one of two 18th Dynasty queens recovered from KV21 in the Valley of the Kings.

2013

She is believed to have been born in Waset (present-day Thebes), but probably grew up in her father's new capital city of Akhetaten (present-day Amarna). The three eldest daughters – Meritaten, Meketaten, and Ankhesenpaaten – became the "Senior Princesses" and participated in many functions of the government and religion. Her birthdate is not known.

Some Ankhesenamun images

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.