The Royal Harem
What's a king without his queen(s)? For this week's Thutmose Tuesday, we'll be taking a look at the royal harem, a facet of ancient Egyptian court life that took on a particular significance during the New Kingdom. Every 18th Dynasty king (save Hatshepsut) had a harem, including our old friends Thutmose I, II, III, and IV. Far more than simply a pleasure palace, the royal harem served a variety of political purposes, helping to ensure Egypt's political stability both at home