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INFO ZONE Meet the Family Who was King Hitankhamen's "mummy"? Egyptologists didn't find a family album in King Tut's tomb, so we've made one for you. Here's a who's who of the people thought to be the boy king's relatives. Wife: Ankhesanamum (dm-kBS-ub-NAHM-uhn) Ankhesanamum married her half brother, Tut the same year he became king. She was about three years older than her 9-year-old husband. They had two children who died shortly after birth. The babies were buried in Tut's tomb. Dad: Akhenatcin (ahk-NAHT-en) Stepmom: Nefertiti Mom: Klya (KEE-yuh) Akhenaten ruled from about [nef-er-TEE-tee] Kiya was known as Akhenaten's 1353 B.C. to 1336 B.C. He This beauty queen is thought "Great Beloved Wife." Maybe shook things up by getting to have ruled at her hubby's that's because she was Tut's rid of all gods but Aten, a side. She was Akhenaten's mother Some experts think she sun god. He had five wives, first and chief wife. They had died after giving birth to Tut including Nefertiti and Kiya. six daughters but no sons. who was buried near her tomb. Grandpa: Ahmenhotep III Grandma: Tiye {TEE) (ah-muhn-HOH-tep) Tut's grandmother married Tut's grandfather took the Ahmenhotep when she was throne at 12, and ruled from about 12 years old. The about 1390 B.C. to 1353 B.C. intelligent and hardworking His reign marked the height queen was the first to have of ancient Egyptian civilization. her name on official acts. He seemed to enjoy his star She and Ahmenhotep had status-he was the first king six kids, including Tut's dad. to issue official news bulletins Akhenaten. Tut was buried (on stones) about royal events. with a lock of Tiye's hair. err WRITINC; Which of Tlifs relatives would you most like to meet? WR NEWS Senior Edition Why? Write a list of 10 questions you would ask him or her. .

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