Detail of an offering scene to Hathor by Nefertari and Rameses. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the solar disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and papyrus stalks.
Detail of an offering scene to Hathor by Nefertari and Rameses. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the solar disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and papyrus stalks. - 27821
Detail of the scene in which Nefertari brings offerings to Khnum, Satis and Anuqet. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a vulture-shaped headdress and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum decorated with a Hathorica head and papyrus stems.
Detail of the scene in which Nefertari brings offerings to Khnum, Satis and Anuqet. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a vulture-shaped headdress and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum decorated with a Hathorica head and papyrus stems. - 27815
Detail from the scene of the queen's coronation by Hathor and Isis. Nefertari wears a long dress with wide sleeves, a collar, a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. In the cartouche next to his head his name is inscribed. Of Hathor (left) and Isis (right) only the arms raised towards Nefertari's head are visible.
Detail from the scene of the queen's coronation by Hathor and Isis. Nefertari wears a long dress with wide sleeves, a collar, a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. In the cartouche next to his head his name is inscribed. Of Hathor (left) and Isis (right) only the arms raised towards Nefertari's head are visible. - 27836
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her symbol of the West. Hathor is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her symbol of the West. Hathor is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30922
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her identifying symbol. Isis is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her identifying symbol. Isis is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30923
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her identifying symbol. Isis is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her identifying symbol. Isis is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30913
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her identifying symbol. Isis is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her identifying symbol. Isis is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30914
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Hathor is represented in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Hathor is represented in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30889
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Hathor is represented in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Hathor is represented in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30890
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Hathor is represented in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Hathor is represented in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30887
East wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's cartouche, with the shen sign attached to the side, between Maat's wings. The main scene shows Nefertari, dressed according to custom, offering two nemset jars. In front of her is a table with offerings with fruit and vegetables, but no animal parts; on top are two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Hathor of the West in green with nekhbet, bovine horns, and solar disc, Selkis in red with her emblem on her head, both sitting on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches. Next to Maat a djed pillar with human arms holds two was sceptres.
East wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's cartouche, with the shen sign attached to the side, between Maat's wings. The main scene shows Nefertari, dressed according to custom, offering two nemset jars. In front of her is a table with offerings with fruit and vegetables, but no animal parts; on top are two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Hathor of the West in green with nekhbet, bovine horns, and solar disc, Selkis in red with her emblem on her head, both sitting on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches. Next to Maat a djed pillar with human arms holds two was sceptres. - 31831
Detail of an offering scene to deities. Nefertari wears a long wig on her head, a vulture-shaped headdress and the Hathorica crown (only partly visible), consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers.
Detail of an offering scene to deities. Nefertari wears a long wig on her head, a vulture-shaped headdress and the Hathorica crown (only partly visible), consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. - 27916
Nefertari wears a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is partially visible the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. Hathor and Isis, whose hands are only visible, are placing the crown on the queen's head.
Nefertari wears a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is partially visible the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. Hathor and Isis, whose hands are only visible, are placing the crown on the queen's head. - 27920
Detail of an offering scene to deities. Nefertari wears a long wig on her head, a vulture-shaped headdress and the Hathorica crown (only partly visible), consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers.
Detail of an offering scene to deities. Nefertari wears a long wig on her head, a vulture-shaped headdress and the Hathorica crown (only partly visible), consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. - 27921
Detail of an offering scene. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown (partially visible), consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and lotus flowers.
Detail of an offering scene. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown (partially visible), consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and lotus flowers. - 27927
Left: Nefertari wears the Hathoric crown and a long wig. In her hand she holds a volute sistrum with a Hathoric head. Right: two goddesses seated on a throne. Mut wears the Double Crown and holds the Ankh and a sceptre, Hathor presents her typical crown with cow horns and a solar disc.
Left: Nefertari wears the Hathoric crown and a long wig. In her hand she holds a volute sistrum with a Hathoric head. Right: two goddesses seated on a throne. Mut wears the Double Crown and holds the Ankh and a sceptre, Hathor presents her typical crown with cow horns and a solar disc. - 27928
Detail of an offering scene. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown (partially visible), consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and lotus flowers.
Detail of an offering scene. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown (partially visible), consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and lotus flowers. - 27924
Detail of the decoration on one of the pillars of the hypostyle hall. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. A broad collar is visible at the neck.
Detail of the decoration on one of the pillars of the hypostyle hall. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. A broad collar is visible at the neck. - 27808
Detail of the offering scene to Hathor. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves and a broad collar. On her head she wears a short wig, a diadem with uraeus and a Hatorica crown (of which only the base is visible). The queen holds a sistrum in each hand, these are connected to the cult of the goddess Hathor and are decorated with Hathoric heads.
Detail of the offering scene to Hathor. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves and a broad collar. On her head she wears a short wig, a diadem with uraeus and a Hatorica crown (of which only the base is visible). The queen holds a sistrum in each hand, these are connected to the cult of the goddess Hathor and are decorated with Hathoric heads. - 27799
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Isis is depicted in the act of offering the ankh, the symbol of life, to Queen Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Isis is depicted in the act of offering the ankh, the symbol of life, to Queen Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30899
General view of the burial chamber and pillars. The decoration of the chamber consists of a kekher frieze at the top of the walls and a dado at the base. The main decoration of the walls shows scenes from chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead with Nefertari's entry into the Underworld through the seven doors, and scenes from chapter 146 with the queen's passage through the twenty-one portals. At the end of the journey Nefertari faces Osiris. The decoration of the pillars shows priests with raised arms and images of Nefertari facing Anubis, Isis and Hathor. Nefertari wears nekhbet headdresses without the two tall golden feathers. The goddesses all wear red robes. The other sides of the pillars are decorated with the image of the mummified Osiris and the Djed pillar. The ceiling is decorated with a starry sky painted with deep blue and yellow stars to evoke the sky of the Hereafter.
General view of the burial chamber and pillars. The decoration of the chamber consists of a kekher frieze at the top of the walls and a dado at the base. The main decoration of the walls shows scenes from chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead with Nefertari's entry into the Underworld through the seven doors, and scenes from chapter 146 with the queen's passage through the twenty-one portals. At the end of the journey Nefertari faces Osiris. The decoration of the pillars shows priests with raised arms and images of Nefertari facing Anubis, Isis and Hathor. Nefertari wears nekhbet headdresses without the two tall golden feathers. The goddesses all wear red robes. The other sides of the pillars are decorated with the image of the mummified Osiris and the Djed pillar. The ceiling is decorated with a starry sky painted with deep blue and yellow stars to evoke the sky of the Hereafter. - 30969
Partial side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The three colossi on the right side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler is depicted in the lateral colossi, once with the Double Crown and once with the feathered crown with sun disk, urei and ram's horns. Nefertari, in the centre, wears the Hathorica crown (with bovine horns and solar disc surmounted by two tall feathers). Some of the couple's children are depicted on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs. The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers.
Partial side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The three colossi on the right side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler is depicted in the lateral colossi, once with the Double Crown and once with the feathered crown with sun disk, urei and ram's horns. Nefertari, in the centre, wears the Hathorica crown (with bovine horns and solar disc surmounted by two tall feathers). Some of the couple's children are depicted on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs. The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. - 27409
Partial frontal view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The three colossi on the right side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler is depicted in the lateral colossi, once with the Double Crown and once with the feathered crown with sun disk, urei and ram's horns. Nefertari, in the centre, wears the Hathorica crown (with bovine horns and solar disc surmounted by two tall feathers). Some of the couple's children are depicted on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs. The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers.
Partial frontal view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The three colossi on the right side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler is depicted in the lateral colossi, once with the Double Crown and once with the feathered crown with sun disk, urei and ram's horns. Nefertari, in the centre, wears the Hathorica crown (with bovine horns and solar disc surmounted by two tall feathers). Some of the couple's children are depicted on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs. The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. - 27410
Partial side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The three colossi on the left side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler is depicted in the side colossi, with the Double Crown on the left and the White Crown on the right. Nefertari, in the centre, is wearing the Hathoric Crown (with bovine horns and a sun disc surmounted by two tall feathers). Some of the couple's children are depicted on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs. The architrave and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers.
Partial side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The three colossi on the left side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler is depicted in the side colossi, with the Double Crown on the left and the White Crown on the right. Nefertari, in the centre, is wearing the Hathoric Crown (with bovine horns and a sun disc surmounted by two tall feathers). Some of the couple's children are depicted on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs. The architrave and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. - 27412
Partial side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. Two of the three of the colossi on the right side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler (left) is depicted wearing the Double Crown; Nefertari is wearing the Hathorica crown (with bovine horns and sun disk surmounted by two tall feathers). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi bear hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers.
Partial side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. Two of the three of the colossi on the right side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler (left) is depicted wearing the Double Crown; Nefertari is wearing the Hathorica crown (with bovine horns and sun disk surmounted by two tall feathers). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi bear hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. - 27411
General view of the first annex of Nefertari's tomb. From the left, Nefertari presenting the linen to the god Ptah. Nefertari standing before the god Thoth. The queen presents offerings to Osiris and Atum on the right.
General view of the first annex of Nefertari's tomb. From the left, Nefertari presenting the linen to the god Ptah. Nefertari standing before the god Thoth. The queen presents offerings to Osiris and Atum on the right. - 30860
Isis leads Nefertari before Kepri. The goddess wears a long red dress and her skin is golden while Nefertari is dressed as usual. The queen's cartouche is visible between the two figures.
Isis leads Nefertari before Kepri. The goddess wears a long red dress and her skin is golden while Nefertari is dressed as usual. The queen's cartouche is visible between the two figures. - 31883
Detail of the texts inside the tomb of Nefertari
Detail of the texts inside the tomb of Nefertari - 28895
Detail of the Queen Nefertari. She wears the gold Nekhbet headdress, only to be worn by Royal Women and Goddesses and composed by the vulture goddess Nekhbet holding the shenu, symbol of eternity. It is a golden crown for the Great Royal Wives. The headdress is surmounted by two tall gold feathers. A small solar disc stands at the centre of the feathers. The queen has golden earing in shape of a cobra
Detail of the Queen Nefertari. She wears the gold Nekhbet headdress, only to be worn by Royal Women and Goddesses and composed by the vulture goddess Nekhbet holding the shenu, symbol of eternity. It is a golden crown for the Great Royal Wives. The headdress is surmounted by two tall gold feathers. A small solar disc stands at the centre of the feathers. The queen has golden earing in shape of a cobra - 28896
Nefertari offering nemset jars
Nefertari offering nemset jars - 28897
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Anubis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a necklace of pearls. Anubis is represented in the act of embracing the queen. He has the head of a jackal and a white kilt with golden pleats. He is the only male deity of a group of six deities painted on the pillars of the burial chamber.The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Anubis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a necklace of pearls. Anubis is represented in the act of embracing the queen. He has the head of a jackal and a white kilt with golden pleats. He is the only male deity of a group of six deities painted on the pillars of the burial chamber.The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30917
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Anubis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a necklace of pearls. Anubis is represented in the act of embracing the queen. He has the head of a jackal and a white kilt with golden pleats. He is the only male deity of a group of six deities painted on the pillars of the burial chamber.The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Anubis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a necklace of pearls. Anubis is represented in the act of embracing the queen. He has the head of a jackal and a white kilt with golden pleats. He is the only male deity of a group of six deities painted on the pillars of the burial chamber.The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30918
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower and a pearl necklace around her neck. Nefertari stands in front of Thoth god of writing and on a pedestal are writing implements and an object in the form of a frog.
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower and a pearl necklace around her neck. Nefertari stands in front of Thoth god of writing and on a pedestal are writing implements and an object in the form of a frog. - 30859
Detail of the decoration on one of the pillars of the hypostyle hall. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. A broad collar is visible around her neck. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and a lotus flower. In the cartouche is the name of the sovereign (Nefertari Merienmut).
Detail of the decoration on one of the pillars of the hypostyle hall. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. A broad collar is visible around her neck. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and a lotus flower. In the cartouche is the name of the sovereign (Nefertari Merienmut). - 27809
The cartouche with Nefertari's name (centre) is flanked on both sides by the goddess Nekhbet in the form of a vulture. Nekhbet wears the White Crown, her outstretched wings and shen ring indicate the goddess's protection of the queen.
The cartouche with Nefertari's name (centre) is flanked on both sides by the goddess Nekhbet in the form of a vulture. Nekhbet wears the White Crown, her outstretched wings and shen ring indicate the goddess's protection of the queen. - 27833
Detail of the scene of the massacre of the Libyan enemy by Rameses. Nefertari wears a long wig on her head, a vulture-shaped headdress and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. In the cartouche, top left, is the name of the sovereign (Nefertari Merienmut).
Detail of the scene of the massacre of the Libyan enemy by Rameses. Nefertari wears a long wig on her head, a vulture-shaped headdress and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. In the cartouche, top left, is the name of the sovereign (Nefertari Merienmut). - 27270
Detail of the offering scene to Hathor. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and lotus flowers. In the cartouche, at the top, is the name of the sovereign (Nefertari Merienmut).
Detail of the offering scene to Hathor. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and lotus flowers. In the cartouche, at the top, is the name of the sovereign (Nefertari Merienmut). - 27283
Detail of the decoration on one of the pillars of the hypostyle hall. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. A broad collar is visible around her neck. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor. In the cartouche is the name of the sovereign (Nefertari Merienmut).
Detail of the decoration on one of the pillars of the hypostyle hall. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. A broad collar is visible around her neck. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor. In the cartouche is the name of the sovereign (Nefertari Merienmut). - 27807
Nefertari, depicted on the left in an adoring attitude separated from the scene behind her by a golden band. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disc. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. In front of the queen a golden cartouche encloses Nefertari's name. The entire scene is surmounted by the sky symbol.
Nefertari, depicted on the left in an adoring attitude separated from the scene behind her by a golden band. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disc. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. In front of the queen a golden cartouche encloses Nefertari's name. The entire scene is surmounted by the sky symbol. - 30846
West wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's offerings to Isis, Neftis and Maat. The queen, dressed according to custom, holds two nemset jars and a table with offerings of fruit, vegetables, animal parts, and loaves of bread; on top are two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Isis in red with bovine horns, solar disc and uraeus, Neftis in green with her emblem on her head, both seated on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches.
West wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's offerings to Isis, Neftis and Maat. The queen, dressed according to custom, holds two nemset jars and a table with offerings of fruit, vegetables, animal parts, and loaves of bread; on top are two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Isis in red with bovine horns, solar disc and uraeus, Neftis in green with her emblem on her head, both seated on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches. - 31817
West wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's offerings to Isis, Neftis and Maat. The queen, dressed according to custom, holds two nemset jars and a table with offerings of fruit, vegetables, animal parts, and loaves of bread; at the top two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Isis in red with bovine horns, solar disc and uraeus, Neftis in green with her emblem on her head, both sitting on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches.
West wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's offerings to Isis, Neftis and Maat. The queen, dressed according to custom, holds two nemset jars and a table with offerings of fruit, vegetables, animal parts, and loaves of bread; at the top two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Isis in red with bovine horns, solar disc and uraeus, Neftis in green with her emblem on her head, both sitting on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches. - 31818
West wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's offerings to Isis, Neftis and Maat. The queen, dressed according to custom, holds two nemset jars and a table with offerings of fruit, vegetables, animal parts, and loaves of bread; at the top two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Isis in red with bovine horns, solar disc and uraeus, Neftis in green with her emblem on her head, both sitting on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches.
West wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's offerings to Isis, Neftis and Maat. The queen, dressed according to custom, holds two nemset jars and a table with offerings of fruit, vegetables, animal parts, and loaves of bread; at the top two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Isis in red with bovine horns, solar disc and uraeus, Neftis in green with her emblem on her head, both sitting on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches. - 31810
Detail of the scene with Nefertari and Mut. The queen wears a dress with wide sleeves, a collar, a long wig, a vulture-shaped headdress and the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. Nefertari clasps lotus flowers in her hands, which she is offering to the goddess Mut.
Detail of the scene with Nefertari and Mut. The queen wears a dress with wide sleeves, a collar, a long wig, a vulture-shaped headdress and the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. Nefertari clasps lotus flowers in her hands, which she is offering to the goddess Mut. - 27286
General front view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. In the centre is the entrance gate to the temple. On either side of it, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertari (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers.
General front view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. In the centre is the entrance gate to the temple. On either side of it, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertari (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. - 27407
General side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. In the centre is the gateway to the temple. On either side of it, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertari (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers.
General side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. In the centre is the gateway to the temple. On either side of it, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertari (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. - 27408
Detail of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The upper part of the colossus depicting Nefertari to the right of the entrance door is visible. The queen wears the Hathoric crown (with bovine horns and a sun disk surmounted by two tall feathers) and in her left hand, worn on her chest, she clutches a sistrum with a Hathoric head. The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi bear hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the sovereigns.
Detail of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The upper part of the colossus depicting Nefertari to the right of the entrance door is visible. The queen wears the Hathoric crown (with bovine horns and a sun disk surmounted by two tall feathers) and in her left hand, worn on her chest, she clutches a sistrum with a Hathoric head. The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi bear hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the sovereigns. - 27413
Detail. Queen Nefertari, wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, offers two jars Nw, with a globular form, to a deity.
Detail. Queen Nefertari, wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, offers two jars Nw, with a globular form, to a deity. - 28838
On the right, Queen Nefertari is depicted worshipping seven cows and a bull. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen wears a pearl necklace. On the left two registers show the seven cows and the bull (bottom left) each placed behind a small table for offerings for Nefertari's nourishment. All the animals have names. In the lower register are represented the helms that will help the queen during her navigation among the stars.
On the right, Queen Nefertari is depicted worshipping seven cows and a bull. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen wears a pearl necklace. On the left two registers show the seven cows and the bull (bottom left) each placed behind a small table for offerings for Nefertari's nourishment. All the animals have names. In the lower register are represented the helms that will help the queen during her navigation among the stars. - 30842
On the left, the goddess Selkis is identified by the scorpion on her head. The goddess wears a red dress with thin braces that leave her breasts exposed. Around her neck is a pearl necklace, bracelets and wristbands. Behind her are inscribed emblems with a protective function. On the right Nefertari is introduced by Isis who carries her by the hand, and she is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbete headdress surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small solar disc. Isis is dressed as Selkis and holds a sceptre was.
On the left, the goddess Selkis is identified by the scorpion on her head. The goddess wears a red dress with thin braces that leave her breasts exposed. Around her neck is a pearl necklace, bracelets and wristbands. Behind her are inscribed emblems with a protective function. On the right Nefertari is introduced by Isis who carries her by the hand, and she is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbete headdress surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small solar disc. Isis is dressed as Selkis and holds a sceptre was. - 30870
Night view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. On either side of the entrance door, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertari (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. On the left, in the background, part of the facade of the Temple of Ramses II is visible.
Night view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. On either side of the entrance door, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertari (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. On the left, in the background, part of the facade of the Temple of Ramses II is visible. - 27590

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