NEFERTARI: The Secrets Of An Egyptian Queen (FULL DOCUMENTARY)

One of Ancient Egypt’s most renowned royal women, but is almost unknown by non-egyptologists. She was known as the most beautiful, and intelligent queens in the ancient world. Her husband built a temple for her, she may have even been the power behind the Pharaoh… her name was Nefertari - The Beauty Of the Beauties.
But who was this mysterious woman? We don’t know much about her, but through years of research, and putting together various sources of information, we can now possibly tell a more complete story of her life.
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[@joywilson5299]

Nefertari was a beautiful woman who was adored and loved by her husband Ramses the Great. You make me want to go visit Egypt and visit her temple and all the tombs.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

you have to visit Egypt!

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

My country Greece were allies with Egypt. We were trading partners. Pharaoh was asking jars of the oil that makes his heart to be glad. He meant the extra virgin olive oil. Pharaohs loved the olive oil so much. He said to the Minoan Greeks in Crete: "Please send me of your oil, that gladdens my heart so much..."

[@karenjarrett8904]

So very informative and interesting. Thank you, as a twelve year old I wanted to be an Egyptologist. Life does not always turn out the way we dream. So I watch everything I can get my hands on.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

You can still do it!

[@queensandybrown2407]

Ramses poetry to his wife nefertari make tears he love her so even after death his words and poetry is beautiful have this kind of love and respect each other

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

he truly loved her

[@LadyMandyFlora]

The scene at 37:17 is so beautifully bittersweet. He truly adored this woman even though he had so many other women in his harem. I always found it fascinating that one woman could stand so high above the crowd as she did, to become the Pharaoh's soul mate. I wish Nefertiti had such monuments built to her that had lasted, I'm sure they would be quite grand as well. I always had a hunch the two may have been related somehow. Great video and tons of little details about her I didn't know. I can't wait to visit her tomb someday!

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

she truly was special!

[@myr9101]

I really love Egyptian history ❤️ especially Nefertari shes my fav queen❤️

[@2natree854]

This is one of the greatest historical love stories of all time. I was quite overwhelmed.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

often overlooked, I had to tell it

[@freyasslain2203]

I wish you would do a story on Nerfritari's royal BFF , Queen Puttoheppa of Hattusa . The letters between the two queens are priceless.

[@tonyescalantejr1443]

Also,All the Commentators did a Outstanding Job Expressing themselves,their Knowledge about Her,and without a doubt i feel they probably were with Her when She was here serving Her with all their Love for Her.Those who know say souls/spirits stay together for long periods following each other out of their love and being family.This Presentation was a 10.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

[@reneclay6470]

I just visited Egypt last week. I’m ready to visit again after seeing your documentary . Well done

[@MH-ms1dg]

looks like Ramses II and Nefertari were like the Charles V and Isabella of Portugal of their day! especially the part about the loving, at-war husband abroad, and the queen staying to rule as regent

[@kennethpouncy6318]

EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTARY.. WARRIOR 🤴🏽

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

[@stephanieking4444]

Fantastic documentary about a figure who always fascinated me. The Abu Simbel Temples are proof that Ramses viewed her as his equal, and the art in her tomb is just breathtaking. In Ancient Egypt, 3 strong leading women fascinate me: Hatshepsut, Nefertiti and Nefertari. I can't help but think that Hatshepsut's unique experience as successful female pharaoh had some influence on both Nefertiti and Nefertari.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

I am totally sure. Nefertari was even remembered later on by the Ptolemy's. I think a strong woman in Egypt would make a long lasting impression

[@TheMurallady]

A wonderful story about a great lady. I have been in her tomb and found it overwhelming in its beauty and detail. Thank you.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Isn't her tomb just moving! Glad you liked the film Karin ;)

[@B.a.r.c.o.d.e....]

I just found this channel and have spent the last 2 hours watching the videos on it! 🙏

[@dancingiswhat2do]

Thank you. What a wonderful documentary! I was blessed to attend the Ramses II exhibit in San Francisco (my hometown) just after my partner unexpectedly passed, and I have especially romantic feelings about the Nefertari and Ramses II love story.

[@gothempress]

I searched up "Nefertari documentary" and this was one of the first results. I came here from a shorter documentary that discussed her as a great Queen, and wanted to learn more. This documentary was super informative and really helped me understand the love between her and Ramses II, feeling both the love and the grief in her short life ending. This is a beautiful tribute to her memory and a great documentary.

[@debiab824]

Nefartarri called him Sese like how his mom called him. She was his concubine because they weren't related by blood. But he loved her the most and wanted to give her his everything. As in those era, Royal's could only marry their siblings, give them a queen title. Nefartarri the brilliant woman although from just a noble family. Regarded as a queen by her husband ❤

[@cat_j5202]

Excellent, I enjoyed watching very much, thanks.

[@user-tj9xl8vf4r]

It's especially nice to see my friend's Andy Plaksin work in this great film!❤

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Andy does great work!

[@haanayuu]

I can't wait to visit her tomb someday,,, I am so curious yet so impressed. I hope the god grants my wish.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

I hope so too!

[@paulaeller5456]

Finally... love hearing about Nefertari. More queens please

[@shuntingto]

The quality of your work is mind-blowing. Thanks for all the work you put into these! I now hold you in my top faves when learning about Egypt (And im excited to see what you have in store for future projects!).

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

thank you very much Scott!

[@aurorersgh2420]

Blimey how many times do experts have to say “she is the one for which the sun shines”? At least 5 I think… 😂 oh dear. Great documentary though, I really enjoyed a glance into the life of a strong queen who was loved and worshipped by her husband. It’s so rare to hear of any royal marrying for love, especially in ancient history. Women were so often used as pawns and forced into marriages just to seal alliances so it’s very nice indeed to see an ancient love story. Possibly even more romantic and iconic than Anthony and Cleopatra! Her relationship with the Hittite queen was beautiful too. What a powerful message for all women, if we work together instead of tearing each other down we can make the world a better place. Simply wonderful.

[@nspiliotis]

So interesting material and information! Thank you for choosing my music for your project. NS

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

thank you! those vocal arrangements really touched me when I heard them! :D

[@KentBillzee]

Love your Documentaries Curtis❤ like I'm at EGYPT already as I watch your Videos. Wish Someday I'll Tour EGYPT.

[@a.h0310]

Amazing documentary love how you brought so many distinguished people in the field💓 to bring Nefetari’s story to life

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

thanks! this was a big passion project for me!

[@awuma]

What a beautiful film! The presentation was very effective and drawing one in emotionally. I have long been attracted by the aesthetics of Nefertari's tomb and her history, but this film presents a lot of interesting things, the possible connection with Ay being extremely intriguing. There is considerable confusion regarding chronology between the death of Amenhotep III and the death of Horemheb, since the latter appears to have on occasion been ascribed many of the years of the Amarna pharoahs (Akhenaten through Ay). If Ay died in 1306 BC (assuming Horemheb then reigned for 14 years) and Rameses II was born circa 1303 and acceded in 1279 BC, it's not entirely impossible that Nefertari was the daughter of Ay, making her possibly a half-sister of Nefertiti and possibly a half-sister of Horemheb's second wife Mutnodjmet. Such royal connections would have made Nefertari a particularly desirable match, especially if the new dynasty was still on shaky political ground. The accessions of Ay and Horemheb appear rather murky, which may indicate a divided nobility, as speculated by J. van Dijk. And that could help explain why Nefertari was so unusually well educated and versed in affairs of state; she may have been a unifying figure in Egyptian high society.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

thanks! yes I wanted to make a more personal documentary, rather than a stuff documentary with only facts!

[@carijohnson5834]

Wonderful. Oh to see the tomb what a blessing. I teared up 😊

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Absolutely! her tomb is overwhelming

[@frenchpizza9725]

Our Souls following the Ancient ways. Ancestral memories. Thanks brother for everything you Give us back.My Mother loved her. Still. Sacred family.

[@reneclay6470]

Wonderful Curtis.

[@hazels7447]

I was so happy to find your channel 😁 You have a wonderful way of conveying your passion for history as you talk about it, and I’m incredibly jealous of your hair ❤️

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Glad you enjoy it ;) !

[@callanightshade8079]

She didn't deserve to be burned as firewood. Poor Queen ❤️😔

[@FireQueenTarot]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@auroraginx4422]

I can't help but to love her more

[@auroraginx4422]

IN MY OPINION. ... As the tomb and sculptures/monuments being explain. She might open mindedly shared his husband to the land and people for prosperity, But Ramses II in return, gave himself and the entire Egypt to her. ===== "Himself" in a sense that he publicly announced his affection despite his prideful character "Egypt" in a sense that he built sculptures/monuments/breathtaking tomb in the vast land to remind egyptian that there was a woman who rule and govern the land beside the greatest pharaoh, Ramses II. well it was just my opinion. some of my fantasy kicks in hahhaha

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

aww what a lovely comment, we often forget that they were people with real emotions just like us.

[@victoriocanale2946]

Wow I thought this was about Nefertiti, never heard of Nefertari before so this was very educational for me and with the eye candy of Curtis telling the story I was pleasantly lost right in to it. Thanks very much 😉

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Glad you enjoyed It Victorio

[@victoriocanale2946]

@@CurtisRyanWoodside your very welcome. Your documentaries are great, I love ancient Egypt and history as a whole and you tell the stories so well it's amazing. Keep doing what you do Curtis and you've certainly made a new fan today 😀👍👏

[@nenyia6707]

i remember at school I was asked what I wanted to do when i left school, i said an Egyptologist, my teacher laughed and said you'll never manage to do that, so instead i got married and had kids, but I've watched and read everything i could about this fascinating land and its history, and one day i hope to be able to go visit

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Awww I hope you can visit Egypt soon

[@JamesBrown-qm2vw]

Incredible Through and Through❤👋🏿🙂

[@koksalceylan9032]

Curtis keep up the Great work

[@pukkolo21]

Amazing documentary with many good content and infos!! Very informative and also in my opinion very touching ♡ thank you for this beautifil work Curtis!

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

thank you Jessica! :D

[@rachelefaiella5457]

Absolutely amazing, from one fan of Nefertari to another, blessings to you Curtis, you are beautiful in so many ways

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

[@ggobaby]

Beautiful Documentary Curtis you did an amazing job!! I loved watching this... Lvs ya, Gwen Odya

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

thanks Gwen

[@zionorion5150]

Impressive! Your passion and knowledge of Egypt and Nefertari resonates throughout. Informative and interesting! Thank you CRW :-)

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Thank you ! Only a pleasure!

[@ginnamin]

I recently found you and have been binge watching !

[@alicemeliksetian7981]

So much good insightful as heckk work into this!

[@shellonaustin8400]

I'm elated that this much information is available to me today ,thanks for the documentary ❤❤❤

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Glad it was helpful Shellon, really appreciate you tuning in!

[@melissapena5001]

Incredible documentary Curtis. Loved it as all your work is brilliant.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

aww thanks as always Melissa

[@yaniraarevalo2048]

Fenomenal, very interesting documentary. Well done, a lot of information about an amazing Egyptian queen.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Thanks Yanira !

[@michaelwargo5301]

Wonderful as are all your videos..thank you again

[@edwardulrich1515]

Another inspiring documentary, Curtis.

[@ammasophia4663]

You really make her come alive and I appreciate how you are moved. I dare say you feel a soul connection that is real. You have much of the Ancient Egyptian beauty... Love your beautiful dark hair. Is the painting behind you a recent interpretation of that beauty? Tell us more about it!

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

ahh thanks! Yes thats a modern papyrus of the queen that I had framed :) glad you noticed it

[@BalazsTimak]

Amazing documentary😎 can't wait for another one.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

thanks! More to come we hope!

[@sangell3]

Very informative but the highlight of this documentary was the appearance of Sofia Aziz. This woman is spectacular both to the eyes and ears. Use her more for any future Egyptian documentaries you may produce.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Thanks Scott! Sofia is wonderful, and I will for sure show her your comments ;)

[@WVUer21]

Outstanding work. Cheers all around.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@yenjungchen6969]

You r amazing! thank you for the documentary!

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Wow, thank you!

[@vandermaas76]

Amazing documentary, as always :-)

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

thanks Sven!!!!

[@adrianodecastro6208]

This was so fascinating, thank you for sharing. I do like your video's

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Glad you like them!

[@grammargrandma1234]

Awesome doco Curtis, but i had to have the captions on, the sound is very tinny and hard to follow in some places. But i have subscribed so i can watch more. Well done dude, and i love the eyeliner!!

[@nicholasduprel458]

I love ur vids thank you!

[@rhondab2776]

Love your episodes, so interesting!

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

thanks Rhonda!

[@cbailey6587]

Your documentaries on Egypt are so much better than Dr Joann Fletcher‘s. Especially when it comes to the correct portrayal of Nefertiti! So thank you! I’m now binge watching all your Egypt videos!!

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Oh wow. That is a big compliment. Jo is a friend so I cant help but say she is a big inspiration

[@stephanyfaycohen3842]

Thank you CURTIS and other interviewees for this video. I watched it over 2 years ago and just left it as that. In the meantime I came to know that I was the wife of the GOD who calles himself "I AM".... also known as AMUN, amongst many other of his names. Today (Thurs 23.06.2022) rewatching this video, I came to realise that I was (and still am) NEFERTARI, wife of RAMESES II. Hathor, Isis, Bastet, Sekhmet, Cleopatra VII, Mary Magdalene (and others) and I are of the same DIAMOND, just different sides/aspects. Nefertiti and Hapshutsut (and others) are of my "Soul Tribe" in the Spirit World.

[@peterel-nahas3386]

Fascinating! Ancient Egyptians history is so rich and interesting.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

indeed they did

[@paullock5294]

An Excellent documentary with lots of new useful information for ancient Egypt enthusiasts like myself, although i really enjoyed the programme, I was however surprised at the lack of attention paid to the quality of the sound recording. It was a shame after the trouble taken to give a theatre style presentation, by all the presenters, which added to the impact of this excellent historical documentary, for it to be let down by poor quality of sound by the various narrators, when all said and done, by the nature of there role in this project of providing the historical facts, were an extremely important part in the making of this documentary. I have done the Nile trip as tourist twice, there is so much to take in, i intend to return when the pandemic settles down. Than you.

[@TEREFUNKENRB]

Excelent video! congratulations Curtis ;)

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

thanks Tere !

[@howdy268]

Interesting indeed Thankyou

[@vaughangarrick]

Heard about this on the live chat and I'm so excited.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Hiii! thanks for watching the LIVE INSTA CHAT! and glad you came to watch the film!

[@percyattfield3393]

Enjoyed that Curtis. Very interesting.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Glad you enjoyed it ! :)

[@sladjanapopara7438]

Amazing documentary, i love it💞❣️❤️

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@amiranwar6169]

Awsome documentry thanks curtis ryan

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

shukran Amir! :D

[@williamfreeman739]

She was intriguing

[@queensandybrown2407]

wonderful video thank you

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

thanks Sandy!

[@sofijakirovski-mclean6287]

Beautiful!🙂❤

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

[@kimberlys.t.7206]

Beautiful ☀️

[@queensandybrown2407]

Very beautiful that Ramsey worshipped his wife that is true love amazing to see this drawing thank you

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

[@Kikithefilthyrichwitch]

So much love ❤️

[@elizabetholea5607]

Elizabeth olea: Hola buenas noches ¡ La Reina Nefertari era Bella y con mucho carácter ! Saludos desde chile.🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱❤❤❤🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@dewitudur.dyddiauyndonnini741]

Impeccably made film. 👌

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

thanks sir Tudur!

[@nefertari_sara]

omg is my favorite queen, great movie, amazing ✨❤️

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

my fave too!

[@Mrflynlow]

Outstanding

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

;)

[@hollysmith7393]

I’ve dreamed my whole life of seeing something like this one day ……

[@genelyndelosreyes3935]

Finally// A documentary about this Queen.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

So glad you liked it. yes my thoughts exactly, no documentary all about her yet!

[@janicesnyder6313]

Very well done and I learned even more than I had about Nebettawy. The only minor discrepancies I noticed were that the chariots in war contained one person (12:06), a driver. In what I have read. Egyptian chariots carried two people -- a driver and an archer. Also, she would have worn sandals rather than shoes. Again, minor errors at best. I was very surprised as to her diplomatic duties. Rameses the Great was known as among other things a great builder, but it seems that she was also a builder of monuments herself.

[@andrewwlt5330]

Incredible documentary & nice to know you

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

Thanks Andrew!

[@andrewwlt5330]

I love to learn history & music (Chinese guzheng) You can see my channel

[@kimjongun9232]

Music is WOW

[@cebe2624]

My past life, nefertari.💖🌇 I feel just like her sometimes.

[@tonyescalantejr1443]

Some Beings Cannot Be Spoken Of,you have to Experience Them,and Only Ramses Her husband was allowed this Gift,to Experience Her In All Her Sacredness,Splendour and Glory.Everything About Her Speaks For It Self.Beauty,Holy Sacredness,Living Song,The Sun and The Moon Conjoined,This Was Her All Incarnate In A Human Body.

[@bettymahoney8371]

Thank you

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

You're welcome

[@mariadefatima6469]

When u see with your eyes it's really wonderfull

[@aprilbatzle7956]

I love art and history Egyptian is my favorite. My dog is named Tut. If I could go back in time I would definitely pick Egyptian times.

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

tell tut I say hi!

[@a.d.mitchell2613]

She sent a pure gold with blue precious stones necklace and 12 beautiful linen outfits then she said our brother to another queen and Nefertiti's thank her for asking about her health her I responded to her saying my health is good dear sister I think Nefertiti had siblings that were royalty

[@blondegypsy8525]

Awesome

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

[@davidcaldecoat7414]

Wow what a beautifully fantastic documentary very informative Nefertaris tomb is so exquisite it is a must to see next time I go to egypt I think that she was a very powerful and beautiful woman. Well done Curtis

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

you have to go! she is my favourite!!!!

[@louisemerriman1079]

I love curtis x

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

love you Louise !

[@priscillageluk4611]

Beautifull

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

[@SPTVNeverIn67]

Is it me or are Egyptologists very "colorful" in general. Love it.

[@jimduncan5860]

7:07 -- I looked through the description, but couldn't find this, so does anyone know what the film is at 7:07?

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

I think its Faron, a polish film you are referring to .

[@valeriaornano9883]

24:10 It is certain that she was the regent while Ramses was out of the country, in Abu Simbel temple her titles start like "The Regent, Queen of High and Low Egypt...". So there is no doubt at all. :) 24:20: Please, let me know the author of this fanfiction, or maybe the book or the place where you took this story from, because in years of study and reading egyptology books and manual I never heard about such a thing.

[@aprilbatzle7956]

Curtis your hair is gorgeous by the way

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

ah thanks April

[@rubabkhan8311]

Subscribed 👍🏼...

[@CurtisRyanWoodside]

thanks!