Several seals, which were used to seal papyri, have been found bearing her royal cartouche. If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. The marriage scarabs do not assign an exact year to the wedding, but the bull scarabs show that the couple were wed by Amenhotepâs second year on the throne. Tiye is believed to have been originally buried in the Royal Tomb at Amarna alongside her son Akhenaten and granddaughter, Meketaten. Fifty-six have been recovered, and each one proclaims the royal match with joy and reverence. Wealth poured in from Nubia and the Levant, financing a new era of monument building and artistic expression. Giluk(h)epa and the chief ladies of her harem: 317 women. Please try again later. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 2020 National Geographic Partners, LLC. The greatest disaster of all is when the results have remained completely unpublished. Her son's correspondence spoke of Tiye's continued political influence. The secret of Kiya starts with the topic of her origins. Early depictions show her as diminutive; in later portrayals, Tiye is taller and her attire more ornate. It is believed that she could have died due to an epidemic. and his tomb (now identified as WV22) is located in the Valley of the Kings. Bigger than any other pharaohâs complex, little remains of the massive structure, which was damaged by an earthquake about a century after his death. That was the name in that cartouche that had been erased. Tiye (c. 1398 BC – 1338 BC, also spelled Taia, Tiy and Tiyi) was the daughter of Yuya and Tjuyu (also spelled Thuyu).She became the Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III.She was the mother of Akhenaten and grandmother of Tutankhamun.Her mummy was identified as "The Elder Lady" found in the tomb of Amenhotep II in 2010. THE SO-CALLED TOMB OF QUEEN TIYE jars, or rather concerning the ill-fitting but exceedingly beautiful heads with which they were secondarily furnished, I shall offer no opinion, incompetence as an art critic for- bidding me to propound any identification of my … Great Royal Queen Tiye - Egyptian Museum in Florence, Italy. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Mummy of the Younger Lady ( public domain ) Regarding the inscriptions found in the tomb of Pharaoh Ay, Nefertiti was his daughter and the sister of Mutnedjmet – wife of Pharaoh Haremhab. This tomb, unsculptured and uninscribed, has great historical interest . The panel, carved in Nubian Sandstone, was found recently in a tomb at the site of Sedeinga, in modern-day Sudan. The second female mummy found in the side chamber, referred to as ‘the elder lady,’ has been identified as the mummy of Queen Tiye, great royal wife of Amenhotep III, based on a matching lock of her hair found in Tutankhamun’s tomb and recent DNA analysis. When Amenhotep died after 39 years of his reign, Tiye arranged his burial in the Valley of the Kings in a tomb known nowadays as WV22. Huya is only attested in Amarna. It has long been speculated, as well as much-disputed, that the body found in this tomb was that of the famous king, Akhenaten, who moved the capital to Akhetaten (modern day Amarna). Mother of Tuthmosis, Amenhotep (later to be called Akhenaten), Sitamen, Henuttaneb, Isis, Nebetah, and Baketaten Yuya and Tuya were the non royal parents of Queen Tiye. She is also depicted during a visit to her sunshade. There is a great deal of archaeological evidence indicating Tiye was probably grandmother to Tutankhamen. Tiye died in the middle of her son’s reign. Failed to report flower. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Ankhesenamun does not appear anywhere. It appears to have been begun for Queen Tiye, and it seems probable that she may have been actually buried there temporarily, … Scholars disagree on Amenhotep IIIâs exact age when he succeeded his father as pharaoh; many believe he was still a child, placing him sometime between seven and 12 years old. Amenhotep and his queenâs successful partnership provided a foundation upon which the pharaoh commissioned great monuments, temples, public parks, and palaces. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Family members linked to this person will appear here. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. The following page uses this file: File:Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye Enthroned Beneath a Kiosk, Tomb of Anen MET DT221113.jpg Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. After his death, Tiye received letters from foreign rulers, such as Tushratta of Mitanni, expressing their condolences and securing their ties with the new monarch, Amenhotep IV, son of the late pharaoh and Tiye, who later changed his name to Akhenaten when he imposed religious reforms across Egypt. When Aye was at Amarna with Akhenaten, he had a wife called Tiye—not Queen Tiye, just Tiye. The presence in the tomb of several funerary items belonging to Queen Tiye has been explained by various theories. Her tomb has not been identified, although her mummy and that of her husband have. His majesty commanded the making of a basin for the great royal wife Tiye, may she live, in her town of Djarukha. Amenhotep IIIâs sandstone temple in Soleb in Nubia (present-day Sudan) was the southernmost sanctuary of all those built by the pharaoh. Huya (Tomb 1 in Amarna) the favorite of the Lord of the Two Lands, the overseer of the royal quarters of the Great King's Wife Tiye, treasurer and steward in … She is shown with a young princess named Baketaten. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Historians have found that she wielded great influence at court, unusual for a woman at that time. Queen Tiye, as perceived by Egyptologists, was first buried in Akhenaten ‘s tomb at Amarna. He will exercise royalty well throughout the country.â. Tiye is believed to have been buried in Akhenaten's royal tomb at Amarna alongside her son and grandaughter Meketaten who apparently died in childbirth about the same time as her grandmother. Tiyeâs portrait, right, was created after her husbandâs death and their son had inherited the throne. In 1907, the famous Tomb 55 was discovered, which was robbed, but there was a curious collection of things in it. They make the journey truly rewarding. A conversation between Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker in front of Portrait Head of Queen Tiye with a Crown of Two Feathers, c. 1355 B.C.E., Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, New Kingdom, Egypt, yew wood, lapis lazuli, silver, gold, faience, 22.5 cm high (Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection at … Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. during Egyptâs 18th dynasty. She became the Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III. The kingâs three jubilee celebrations were documented in excruciating detail. A year after Gilukhepaâs arrival, another scarab announced the important gift that the pharaoh had offered to his great royal wife, Tiye: a man-made lake built near her hometown: Amenhotep Ruler of Thebes given life, the great royal wife Tiye, may she live, whose fatherâs name is Yuya and whose motherâs name is Tuya. Try again. Tiye was the daughter of Yuya and Tjuyu. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. × GREAT NEWS! © 1996-2015 National Geographic Society, © 2015- We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Tiye outlived her husband, but scholars donât know by how many years. There was an error deleting this problem. Queen Tiye from the tomb of Userhat (Brussels) Photo by Yuti Daughter of Yuya and Tuya and wife of Amenhotep III. When she wakes, Amun-Re announces: âAmenhotep, governor of Thebes, is the name of the child that I have placed in your body. Amenhotep III died in year 38 of his reign. Amenhotep IIIâs reign is one of the best documented in ancient Egypt. Try again later. In that tomb, in one of a series of miniature coffins, was a lock of Queen Tiye's hair, depos ited as an affectionate memento to accompany the young king on his journey into the beyond. Her remains, unwrapped and severely damaged, were found alongside that of a young woman and a young boy. The image is intended to depict the supreme power of the pharaoh as monarch of the universe. (These ancient artifacts honor Egypt's powerful queens.). Although the pharaoh would go on to wed a princess from Arzawa, two from Babylon, and two more from Mitanni, they never achieved the status or power of Tiye. That was the name in that cartouche that had been erased. Her name appeared on official acts, including the announcement of Amenhotepâs marriage to a foreign princess. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Ankhesenamun does not appear anywhere. Try again later. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? A British archaeologist believes ancient Egypt’s Queen Nefertiti may be buried behind a secret door inside of King Tut’s tomb. Amarna Letter. Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Place the pin on the map to plot a location. Thedamage is more extensive then what we … Tiye appears next to the seated pharaoh on a raised platform; below are bound peoples of Egyptâs conquered states. Huya (Tomb 1 in Amarna) the favorite of the Lord of the Two Lands, the overseer of the royal quarters of the Great King's Wife Tiye, treasurer and steward in the house of the King's Chief Wife, Tiye. Tiye outlived her husband, but scholars don’t know by how many years. Tiye was the daughter of Yuya and Tjuyu. It is about 5.8 feet (1.8 meters) tall … Amenhotep and Tiye’s lifelong partnership produced at least six children: four daughters, Sitamun, Henuttaneb, Isis, and Nebetah; and two sons, Thutmose and Amenhotep. KV 55 was probably excavated at the same time as KV 46 and 62. Egyptian Queen. She appears to have been a cultured person and owned her own library. The Burial Chamber, looking towards the place where Tiye was probably buried (Photo Chris Ward 2019). If the genetic analysis is correct and the mummy of the ‘younger lady’ is the mother of Tutankhamun and a daughter of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye, then this mummy cannot be Nefertiti. Egyptian Museum, Berlin. Make sure that the file is a photo. They name her father, Yuya, and mother, Tuya. In 1898 scholars found the pharaohâs mummy hidden in KV35, the tomb of his grandfather Amenhotep II. Oops, something didn't work. According to "The Complete Practical Encyclopedia of Archaeology," Thuya may have also been descendent of Ahmose-Nefertari of the 18th dynasty. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. Carnelian Plaque, 18th Dynasty. But it is also a disaster when the publication is incomplete or inaccurate. Some scholars speculate that her father may have been Syrian while others believe that he had sub-Saharan African origins. Tiye's parentage is a subject of frenzied debate. She was then re-buried in her husband’s tomb. The names and figures ofAye and his wife Tey were chiseled from the wall decorations. Travel. She bore the pharoah at least seven children including Thutmose, Sitamen, Isis, Henut-Taneb, Nebetah, Beketaten, and Amenhotep who is better known to history as Akhenaten. KV55 is a tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. His father, Thutmose IV, passed onto him a wealthy and expansive kingdom at the height of its power and influence. In that tomb, in one of a series of miniature coffins, was a lock of Queen Tiye's hair, depos ited as an affectionate memento to accompany the young king on his journey into the beyond. This is attributed to some inscriptions which were just incomplete and were subject to various interpretations. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. In an inscription estimated to year 12 of Akhenaten's reign she is mentioned for the last time. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. For Edits select Suggest Edits on the memorial page. As Amenhotep III approached the end of his thirty-seven year reign he had two special chambers built into his tomb, one for Tiye and the other for Sitamun, but Tiye was never buried there and there is no evidence that Sitamun was buried there either. KV55: Tiye in the Valley of the Kings The KV55 sepulchre (bottom right) in the Valley of the Kings (Davis 1910). The specific significance and scholarly value of Anen’s tomb made it a good candidate for an intensive restoration project backed by ARCE and directed by archaeologist Lyla Pinch-Brock. Amenhotep III died in 1353 B.C. The kingâs early years were documented through a series of soapstone scarabs that proclaimed Amenhotepâs successes and milestones. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. Egyptologists have suggested that Tiye’s father, Yuya, was of Nubian descent due to the features of his mummy and the many different spellings of […] She appears to have been a cultured person and owned her own library. Verify and try again. A system error has occurred. The shared power between Tiye and her husband is depicted in a relief on the grave of Tiyeâs steward Kheruef in El Assasif, part of the Theban necropolis. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Known until recently as the Elder Lady, the mummy has been confirmed through DNA analysis to be Queen Tiye, reunited in death with her husband. She was the first Egyptian queen to have her name included on official records. GREAT NEWS! The long reign of Amenhotep III and his great royal wife, Tiye, was a golden age for Egypt. Initially buried in the Royal Tomb at Amarna, her body was subsequently transferred to the Theban region and placed in the tomb of her husband, Amenhotep III, at the beginning of Tutankhamun’s reign. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. She was frequently shown beside Amenhotep in sculptures and reliefs created during his reign. A fragment from the tomb was recently identified as being from her sarcophagus. Future pharaohs would rob the site of its statues and stones to build their own monuments, and floods from the Nile would further damage it. Tomb of the Priest Ameneminet, 18th dynasty. Mother of Tuthmosis, Amenhotep (later to be called Akhenaten), Sitamen, Henuttaneb, Isis, Nebetah, and Baketaten Yuya and Tuya were the non royal parents of Queen Tiye. She is thought to have died shortly after. Tiye even appears in the form of a sphinx crushing the enemies of Egypt, a classic motif used to represent male rulers as triumphant. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Add to your scrapbook. The Burial Chamber of the Royal Tomb (Photo Chris Ward 2019). This account has been disabled. Akhenaton built his mother a beautiful shrine during his reign. (See also: The truth behind Egypt's female pharaohs and their power.). For help using the website visit our help page or contact support@findagrave.com. (Meet the three queens who led Egypt against Hyksos invadersâand won.). Scholars look to the Armana Letters, a rich trove of correspondence detailing the negotiations and affairs between Egypt and its allies. Tiye is believed to have been buried in Akhenaten's royal tomb at Amarna alongside her son and granddaughter Meketaten, as a fragment from the tomb was … Initially, she was buried in Akhenaten’s royal tomb at Amarna. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Egyptian pharaohs could take many wives, and their great royal wife was chief among them. To commemorate her arrival, another series of scarabs were issued, one of which read: The Great Queen Tiye . Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Queen Tiye, as perceived by Egyptologists, was first buried in Akhenaten‘s tomb at Amarna. A fragment from the tomb was recently identified as being from her sarcophagus. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. A British archaeologist believes ancient Egypt’s Queen Nefertiti may be buried behind a secret door inside of King Tut’s tomb. English She is not even on the walls in the tomb of Tutankhamun. She acted as her husband's advisor and confidant, and played an active role in foreign relations. Aye was buried in KV23 in the King's Valley,sometimes referred to as WV23, because it is located in the WestValley. Carved from soapstone, many of these bug-shaped objects feature inscriptions that proclaim Amenhotep IIIâs great deeds and also provide insight into the milestones of his reign. Analysis of the badly damaged decoration on the left wall beyond the plinth also indicates that Tiye was buried there. Often the names of these foreign princesses have been lost from the record, while the presence of Tiye the great royal wife is reiterated in the sources, leaving no doubt as to which woman held power over Egypt. On January 6, 1907 a mysterious tomb was uncovered in the Valley of the Kings by English archaeologist Edward R. Ayrton, digging on behalf of Theodore M. Davis. The tomb of Yuya & Tjuyu: It is a non-royal tomb belonging to a couple of nobles who lived in the reign of the Eighteenth Dynasty, namely Yuya and Tjuyu, parents of Queen Tiye, wife of Amenhotep III, and the grandparents of Queen Nefertiti. The tomb contained the sarcophagus, of whichthe box was damaged and the lid was intact. The vivid description of how the pharaoh and his army killed dozens of wild bulls sent not only a message of his prowess and strength, but also a subtle warning that the new king would put down any vassal state that tried to rebel. Carter, the famous discoverer of the tomb of Tutankhaman, became interested in the tomb after having acquired three fine hard stone bracelets plaques from a Luxor antiquities dealer that were inscribed with the name of Amenhotep III and his chief queen, Tiy (Tiye). One set of amulets describes a successful wild bull hunt: In the second year of the reign of His Majesty, the Living Horus, the mighty Bull, diademed with Maat, the [e]stablisher of Laws, the Pacifier of the Two Lands, Mighty one in arm (or, thigh), smiter of the Nomads, the son of Ra, Amenhetep, Governor of Thebes, giver of life (the Kingâs Woman, the Great One, [being] Tiye, living one like Ra, a marvelous thing took place through His Majesty. (Photo by Khaled Desouki/AFP/Getty Images) A combination of evidence gathered since, plus DNA testing, suggests that the Elder Lady is Queen Tiye – wife of Amenhotep III, mother of Akhenaten, and grandmother of Tutankhamun. Between many speculations are two main theories. She was the mother of Akhenaten and grandmother of Tutankhamun. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? It was discovered by Edward R. Ayrton in 1907 while he was working in the Valley for Theodore M. Davis. Between many speculations are two main theories. The entrance to KV 55 is cut into the floor of the main valley between the resthouse and the tomb of Rameses IX (KV 6). Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. He is appointed Steward to Queen Tiye in Amarna according to the inscriptions in his tomb … (See pictures of their 3,400-years-old mummies.). marvels that were brought to his majesty the daughter of Suttarna, ruler of Naharin [Mitanni]. When Amenhotep died after 39 years of his reign, Tiye arranged his burial in the Valley of the Kings in a tomb known nowadays as WV22. Early in his reign, Amenhotep waged successful military campaigns against Nubia, a land rich in gold; after claiming this new territory for Egypt, his reign was largely peaceful, allowing Egypt to grow rich and comfortable. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Over the course of his 38-year reign, Amenhotep celebrated three jubilees and made Tiye a participant in these rituals, which scholars believe represented the unification of Egypt and served to empower the rulers. Try again later. Remarkably, Tiye figured so prominently in the life of her husband – more so than any other queen consort as a trusted confidant and friend. More than 200 have been found in sites from all over the Egyptian empire. They also show that shortly after the marriage, Tiye was named Great Royal Wife. While scholars continue to debate the exact roles and origins of Tiyeâs parents, there is agreement that they were a noble family and that Tiye grew up at court. Tomb of Amenhotep III Facts Tomb of Amenhotep III Map and Architectural Design: The Tomb contains two chambers for the burial of the king’s wives, namely Queen Tiye and Queen Citamin “Daughters of King Amenhotep the Third” next to the main room of the king and each room has a stone pillar and a small side room. Egyptologists named her “The Elder Lady” while giving the younger woman the name of “The Younger Lady.”. An ostracon painted with what may be part of the original tomb … There was a big wooden gilded shrine that belonged to Queen Tiye, Amenhotep III’s wife and Akhenaten’s mother. Year should not be greater than current year. Travel Destinations. If the genetic analysis is correct and the mummy of the ‘younger lady’ is the mother of Tutankhamun and a daughter of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye… (Here's how he changed the face of Egypt.). In a depiction that closely resembles the mo… Her mother had Egyptian features, but her father did not - their tomb and mummies were found intact in 1904. Her mother was Thuya (Tuya, Tjuyu, Thuyu, Singer of Hathor), Chief of the Entertainers of Amun and Min.According to "The Complete Practical Encyclopedia of Archaeology," Thuya may have also been descendent of Ahmose-Nefertari of the 18th dynasty. This is a black marble bust of Queen Tiye … This placid reign would become a gift for todayâs archaeologists and historians because of the wealth of documents and records it left behind. Two huge statues of Amenhotep III still sit at the siteâs old entrance, as archaeologists have begun new excavations to reveal the templeâs previous splendor. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Amenhotep III devoted a number of shrines to her, built her a palace, as well as an artificial lake. Perhaps most magnificent was his funerary temple, built on the west bank of the Nile near Thebes (modern-day Luxor). I thought you might like to see a memorial for Queen Tiye I found on Findagrave.com. Drag images here or select from your computer for Queen Tiye memorial. She was buried alongside her son and granddaughter, Meketaten. Tiye is believed to have been buried in Akhenaten's royal tomb at Amarna alongside her son and grandaughter Meketaten who apparently died in childbirth about the same time as her grandmother. In statuary of the royal couple, she and Amenhotep are the same height, symbolizing a relationship of equals. Amenhotep and Tiyeâs lifelong partnership produced at least six children: four daughters, Sitamun, Henuttaneb, Isis, and Nebetah; and two sons, Thutmose and Amenhotep. Thanks for your help! There is a problem with your email/password. GREAT NEWS! Try again later. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. As the new pharaoh was so young, his mother, Thutmose IVâs second wife Queen Mutemwiya, acted as regent. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Tiye died, perhaps during the 12th year of Akhenaten's reign (c.1338 BC). Her burial shrine was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in the notoriously mysterious tomb KV55 while ushabti - funerary figurines - belonging to her have been found in Amenhotep III's tomb, WV22, and a lock of her auburn hair, enclosed in a small coffin, was found in Tutankhamun's tomb. Through recent DNA tests, this mummy has been identified as the mother of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, and a daughter of pharaoh Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye… Within the tomb of Yuya and Tjuya, Sitamun’s portrait appears on the backrests of two chairs, the chairs which are of different sizes must have belong… The carving was originally created for Queen Tiye's temple. We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. Tiye at Amarna The Amarna Royal Tomb, plan. To date, the tomb and the mummy of Queen Sitamun have never been discovered. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. Thedamage … . The specific significance and scholarly value of Anen’s tomb made it a good candidate for an intensive restoration project backed by ARCE and directed by archaeologist Lyla Pinch-Brock. By the 10th year of his reign, Amenhotep had repeatedly requested a daughter from the king of Mitanni, in northern Mesopotamia, and finally a princess was sent to Egypt loaded with gifts and a large entourage in train. 1390–1352 B.C. Queen Tiye from the tomb of Userhat (Brussels) Photo by Yuti Daughter of Yuya and Tuya and wife of Amenhotep III. Aye was buried in KV23 in the King's Valley,sometimes referred to as WV23, because it is located in the WestValley. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. BIBAN EL MOLUK THE TOMB or QUEEN TITI THE DISOOYEET OF THE TOMB THEODOEE M. DAVIS SKETCH OE THE LIFE OF QUEEN TlYI GASTON MASPERO NOTE ON THE ESTIMATE OF THE AGE ATTAINED BY THE PEESON WHOSE SKELETON WAS FOUND IN THE TOMB … Initially buried in the Royal Tomb at Amarna, her body was subsequently transferred to the Theban region and placed in the tomb of her husband, Amenhotep III, at the beginning of Tutankhamun’s reign. Tiye died in the middle of her son’s reign. Tiye died, perhaps during the 12th year of Akhenaten's reign (c.1338 BC). New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, c. 1355 BCE.It is on display at the Neues Museum in … Please select a county or city to continue. Failed to remove flower. Queen Tyie is last mentioned in roughly 1338 BC in a painting in Huya’s tomb. Explore. A procession bears figures of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye on sleds. Queen Tiye, the ‘Elder Lady’ in the tomb of Amenhotep II, was King Tut’s grandmother. The secret of Kiya starts with the topic of her origins. We’ve updated the security on the site. The names and figures ofAye and his wife Tey were chiseled from the wall decorations. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Queen Tiye is shown at banquets with the royal family. THE SO-CALLED TOMB OF QUEEN TIYE By SIR ALAN GARDINER I THE history of excavation in Egypt presents, side by side with much splendid work, an almost continuous series of disasters. 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