ArtoftheSea

     The year was approximately 1290 B.C. in the city of Thebes, capital of ancient Egypt at the time.  The kingdom was at its peak of power, prosperity, and wealth.  Pharaoh Seti the First had been ruling Egypt for several years, and he was quite a remarkable leader.  He was an excellent diplomat, and a highly skilled warrior as well.  Seti’s daughter, Princess Nefertiri was his sole heir to the throne.  So she spent most of her hours learning about the necessities of leadership, including martial arts and weapons training.  Normally ancient Egyptian women didn’t receive such training, but with Nefertiri being her father’s