Reign 1353-1336 B.C. (18th Dynasty)

Power couple of the ancient world, Nefertiti and Akhenaten ruled Egypt together from 1353-1336 B.C and are best known for starting a monotheistic religious revolution. They pushed for the worship of only one god, the sun disk called Aten. Prior to their reign, Egyptian religion was polytheistic.

Under the rule of Nefertiti and Akhenaten, Ancient Egypt enjoyed wealth and prosperity, possibly the most it had ever seen. At the temples erected in Karnak, Nefertiti is depicted nearly twice as much as her husband in the artwork. There are even scenes of her in roles normally reserved for the pharaoh, such as smiting enemies and decorating the throne with captives.

Some scholars believe she ruled Egypt briefly as pharaoh under the name Neferneferuaten after the death of her husband and before the ascension of Tutankhamun.