Tiye
Also known as: Taia · Tiy · Tiyi · KV35EL · The Elder Lady · Elder Lady
Tiye was the Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III, mother of pharaoh Akhenaten and grandmother of pharaoh Tutankhamun; her parents were Yuya and Thuya.
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Mother of Akhenaten
As the Great Royal Wife of Amenhotep III, Tiye held significant political influence during the transition to her son's reign.
influential queen mother during the Amarna transition
As the Great Royal Wife of Amenhotep III and mother of Akhenaten, her continued influence during the early years of the Amarna Period helped bridge the transition from the previous reign.
influential queen and likely relative
Tiy was the Great Royal Wife of Amenhotep III and mother of Akhenaten; Ay is widely believed to have been her brother, which explains his high status in the royal court.