Nefertiti: Facial Reconstructions & History Documentary

Nefertiti has one of the most famous faces of the ancient world. Her bust has fascinated millions and inspired a love of Egyptology and Egyptian history in many. What did Nefertiti do? What is her legacy? Do we have her mummy? Is the Berlin bust fake? Finally, what did she really look like? We will take a look at some facial reconstructions together.

Narration & Art: Becca Segovia
Writing, Editing & Music Direction: Andre Segovia

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Research Credit: Anna May Writing
Editing Credit: Jordan Segovia

0:00 Introduction
0:45 Nefertiti's Life and History
4:27 Nefertiti's Mummy?
5:03 Nefertiti's Ethnicity
6:07 Statues and Depictions of Nefertiti
8:28 The Berlin Bust
8:58 Is the Berlin Bust Authentic?
10:38 Statue Reconstructions
11:48 Closing

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