Great Royal Wife, or alternatively, Chief King's Wife (Ancient Egyptian: Hemet Nesut Weret) is the title that was used to refer to the principal wife of the pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, who served many official functions. == Description == While most ancient Egyptians were monogamous, a male pharaoh would have had other, lesser wives and concubines in addition to the Great Royal Wife.
Great Royal Wife, or alternatively, Chief King's Wife (Ancient Egyptian: Hemet Nesut Weret) is the title that was used to refer to the principal wife of the pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, who served many official functions. == Description == While most ancient Egyptians were monogamous, a male pharaoh would have had other, lesser wives and concubines in addition to the Great Royal Wife.
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