Best Documentary | The Mystery of Nefertiti's Bust
The Controversial Authenticity and Illicit Journey of the Egyptian Queen's Iconic Sculpture.
2023-08-11 02:00:00 - Best Documentary
00:00 | The authenticity of the famous Nefertiti bust is questioned by some experts.
05:46 | The queen of Egypt, Nefertiti, is known for her beauty and her relationship with her husband, Akhenaton. They ruled during the 18th dynasty and established a new religion centered around the worship of the sun god, Aton. Their reign was short-lived and their city, Akhetaton, was eventually abandoned.
11:51 | In the early 20th century, the Prussian archaeologist Borschacht discovered the bust of Nefertiti in the city of Akhenaton, Egypt, after conducting extensive excavations in the area.
17:42 | An investigation raises doubts about the authenticity of the bust of Nefertiti.
23:32 | The authenticity of the Nefertiti bust is questioned due to its use as a model and its absence from public display for many years.
35:54 | Analysis of pigments found on the bust of Nefertiti confirms the use of authentic materials, but does not provide an age for the sculpture.
42:26 | Investigation reveals illegal removal of Nefertiti bust from Egypt to Berlin in 1913.
48:29 | The controversy surrounding the sharing of artifacts from an archaeological dig in Egypt is brought to light.