Ancient Egyptian beauty: scientists reconstructed the face of Tutankhamun's grandmother (3 photos + 1 video)
Scientists have reconstructed the face of Tutankhamun's grandmother, Queen Tiye, using modern technology. They did this based on her mummy, which was found more than 120 years ago in the Valley of the Kings. 
The digital reconstruction of the face was performed using modern 3D technology. Specialists studied the bone structure of the skull and took into account the characteristics of women of that time. Soft tissue, volume under the skin and hair were also reconstructed, scientists relied on data on the appearance of Egyptian women of that time. The result was an image of a young woman with brown eyes, chestnut curly hair, a high cheekbone face and dark skin. The appearance turned out to be gentle and beautiful, and its features were harmonious and memorable.
Queen Tiye was born around 1398 BC into a family far from the royal line. Her father Yuya was a chariot commander, and her mother Tuya ran a harem. Despite this, Tiye became one of the most influential women in Egypt due to her personal qualities and role in the life of her husband, Pharaoh Amenhotep III. He valued her and often put her on an equal footing with other wives, giving her an important role in politics. Tiye actively participated in decision-making and even appeared in official documents with her husband. 
Tie was given special attention because her son, Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV), became pharaoh and carried out one of the most famous religious reforms in Egypt. He abandoned the worship of traditional gods and began to worship only Aten. His innovation caused great changes in the culture, art and religion of the country.
However, Tiye's most famous relative was her grandson Tutankhamun, who ascended the throne at the age of only eight. The pharaoh's reign was short, but for many, memorable: in 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the almost intact tomb of the ancient ruler, which again brought attention to Ancient Egypt. 
Queen Tiye's body was found in 1898 in the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep II, along with the remains of another woman. Before their identities were determined, the mummies were called the "Elder Lady" and the "Young Lady." At first, it was thought that they might be Nefertiti, but then DNA showed that the "Elder Lady" was Tiye.
Interestingly, Tiye's remains showed that she died between the ages of 40 and 60, most likely of natural causes. Scientists also noticed that her facial features, such as the shape of her chin and forehead, were passed on to her descendants, including Tutankhamun.
