The Younger Lady

The Younger Lady, an enigmatic figure from ancient Egypt, is known primarily through her mummy discovered in tomb KV35 in the Valley of the Kings. This significant archaeological find was made by Victor Loret in 1898, and the mummy has since been designated KV35YL, with the number 61072. Today, she resides in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where her story continues to captivate historians and enthusiasts alike.

Through advanced DNA testing, the Younger Lady has been identified as the mother of the famed pharaoh Tutankhamun. She is also recognized as the daughter of the powerful pharaoh Amenhotep III and his Great Royal Wife, Tiye. Initial theories suggested that this mummy could be Nefertiti; however, this was later dismissed as Nefertiti was never referred to as a