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Monday, November 23, 2009

Photo: Giant Statue of Ancient Egypt Queen Found


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This pristinely preserved statue of Queen Tiye—the favorite wife of Amenhotep III—was recently found at the powerful pharoah's sprawling temple complex in Luxor.

Scientists say the find adds support to the theory that royal women were becoming increasingly influential during ancient Egypt's 18th dynasty.

Photograph by Steven Stanek