On the other hand, it seems like Nefertiti probably ruled as King of Egypt (as Smenkhkare) for a couple of years after the death of Akhenaten. This would have have provided both the authority needed to send such a message to the Hittites as well as enough time for the messages to go back and forth.

Anyway, that’s my hot take for the day. #egypt #hittites #bronzeage #zannanzaaffair