Thuya

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Thuya	Thuya was an Egyptian noblewoman of the New Kingdom, wife of Yuya and mother of Queen Tiye. She played a significant role in the court of Amenhotep III in the 14th century BCE. Thuya (born circa 1400 BCE, died circa 1340 BCE) was an influential figure of ancient Egypt during the reign of Amenhotep III (1391–1353 BCE). She was married to Yuya, a high-ranking official, and was the mother of Queen Tiye, the pharaoh’s principal wife. This familial connection made her a respected and influential woman in the royal court. Thuya held several honorary titles that reflect her religious and social roles, including "Singer of Amun" and "Supervisor of Royal Wardrobes." She and her husband were buried in tomb KV46 in the Valley of the Kings, discovered in 1905. Artifacts from their tomb, such as richly decorated furniture and religious papyri, demonstrate the high status she held in Egyptian society.

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Thuya was an Egyptian noblewoman of the New Kingdom, wife of Yuya and mother of Queen Tiye. She played a significant role in the court of Amenhotep III in the 14th century BCE.

Thuya (born circa 1400 BCE, died circa 1340 BCE) was an influential figure of ancient Egypt during the reign of Amenhotep III (1391–1353 BCE). She was married to Yuya, a high-ranking official, and was the mother of Queen Tiye, the pharaoh’s principal wife. This familial connection made her a respected and influential woman in the royal court.

Thuya held several honorary titles that reflect her religious and social roles, including "Singer of Amun" and "Supervisor of Royal Wardrobes." She and her husband were buried in tomb KV46 in the Valley of the Kings, discovered in 1905. Artifacts from their tomb, such as richly decorated furniture and religious papyri, demonstrate the high status she held in Egyptian society.