Princess Meketaten Meketaten means ("Behold by Aten" or "Protected by Aten") was born in year 2 or 3 of Amenhotep IV's (Akhenaten) rule. She was the second daughter of Amenhotep IV and Nefertiti. In about year 6 of her fathers reign, she moved to Akhet-Aten with her parents and sisters By year 14, (possibly as early as year 13 or even late year 12) Princess Meketaten, the much loved second daughter of the Royal Couple, was dead. A carving in the royal tomb shows the family grieving the loss of Meketaten |
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