In 1924 when the world came face-to-face with the likeness of the Ancient Egyptian queen for the first time, it sparked a fascination that endures to this day.

The bust of Queen Nefertiti is a magnet for every visitor to Berlin. On the Nile, however, the icon of Egyptian culture is sorely missed.

Surgeons use her name for the "Nefertiti Lift," a non-surgical procedure that enhances the jawline using Botox, reflecting her enduring influence on beauty standards. "The beauty of Nefertiti ...