A difficult decision.
Events in this period are murky. But if Ankhesenamun was the “Daḫamunzu” of Hittite record, then her attempt to find a new husband (of royal blood) had failed. So, she would have to accept a “servant.” Whom would she choose?
- Chapter 2 begins 00:24:10
- Date: c. 1334 BCE (debated).
- King: none (hopefully just temporary).
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