Dakhamunzu
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The Ancient Egyptian Queen known as Dakhamunzu whose name is known only from Hittite records, the Annals of Suppiluliuma written by his son, Mursili II, has not been identified yet with any degree of certainty. The name is possibly a transliteration of the Egyptian title Tahemetnesu (The King's Wife), and not the name of an individual, and she has variously been identified as Meritaten, Nefertiti or Ankhesenamen.[1]
According to the Annals Dakhamunzu wrote to the king of the Hittites, offering to marry one of his sons.
My husband is dead, and I do not have a son. but they say that you have many children. If you send one of your sons to me, he could become my husband. I will not take one of my servants and (will not) make him my husband.[2]
The king's son, Zannanza was sent, but appears to have been killed before he reached Egypt.[2] This led to recriminations on behalf of the Hittite king who held the Egyptians responsible for his son's death. [3]
[edit] References
- ^ William McMurray. Towards an Absolute Chronology for Ancient Egypt (pdf) p.5.
- ^ a b Amelie Kuhrt (1997). The Ancient Middle East c. 3000 – 330 BC 1. London: Routledge, p.254.
- ^ Translated account of Mursili II regarding the affair
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