Tutankhamun
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The Birth of Tutankhamun
During Tutankhamun's reign, newbie and colonies threaten Egypt's southern borders. At the same time, Libyan tribes make incursions from the north-west. As his armies largely keep the enemy at bay, despite his own tender age, the Pharaoh's thoughts turn to succession. He knows he must have a child in order to continue the dynasty. His wife becomes pregnant with twins but they are stillbirths. Anka Sanaman is given two birth-bricks as she squats on them for delivery. Painted on these bricks is a mother and child along with cow goddess Hataw. The first child is delivered; the second follows when the weight is over. Both babies are
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