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My name is Ankhesenamun although I was born as Ankhesenpaaten.  I was the third of six known daughters of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten and his Great Royal Wife Nefertiti.  During the Armana period, I grew to become the Great Royal Wife of my half-brother Tutankhamun.  I was 13 years old when I married Tutankhamun, and he was around 8 years old.  Throughout our rule during the span of ten years, we had two daughters. Both girls were born prematurely and unfortunately, passed away immediately.  My Grandfather, Ay, was my husband's official advisor.  My Grandfather was very influential during our reign due to our young age at the time.

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