The ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten was not a stereotypical masculine figure, despite being the father of at least half a dozen children. In fact, his body appeared quite feminine, characterized by an egg-shaped head.
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Statue of pharaoh Akhenaten, who is considered to have an androgynous body. (Image: National Geographic) |
A physicist from Yale University concluded this after analyzing photographs of Akhenaten at an annual workshop at the University of Maryland’s School of Medicine focused on the deaths of historical figures.
Dr. Irwin Braverman believes that the feminine shape of this pharaoh is the result of a genetic mutation, which caused his body to produce more female hormones than necessary.
He added that Akhenaten’s misshapen head was due to a condition that softens the skull bones during childhood.
“He has an androgynous appearance. A feminine figure with wide hips and a protruding chest, yet he is still a man, capable of fathering children and has given birth to six daughters,” Braverman stated.
Braverman conducted his research on statues and sculptures.
Akhenaten is best known for revolutionizing ancient Egyptian life by introducing monotheism (previously, ancient Egyptians practiced polytheism) and ruled this land around 1300 BC.
He was married to Nefertiti, and Tutankhamun may be his son or half-brother.
