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154: Daḫamunzu (tA-Ḥmt-nswt)
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47 minutes
Released:
Dec 14, 2021
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He said, she said. Around 1334 BCE (give or take), the King of Hatti received a curious message. While on campaign, King Suppiluliuma got word that Egypt's pharaoh (someone called "Nib-ḫuru-riya") had died. He had no son, and Egypt's ruling lady (daḫamunzu, or tA-ḥmt-nsw, the "King's Great Wife") needed assistance. The Queen sent a message: would Suppiluliuma help her, and Egypt? Strange events were about to unfold...Date: c. 1334 BCE (debated).King: Neb-kheperu-Ra Tut-ankh-Amun (debated) deceasedKing: Suppiluliuma, Great King of the Land of HattiMusic: Keith Zizza https://www.keithzizza.net/Music: Michael Levy http://www.ancientlyre.com/Sound interludes: Luke Chaos https://twitter.com/Luke_ChaosWebsite: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Dec 14, 2021
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