Queen Tiye wielded enormous influence at courts of husband and son. She communicated directly with foreign rulers respected in Amarna letters. She supported Akhenaten's Aten monotheism as political strategy against Amun priesthood. Her mummy identified as Elder Lady buried in Valley of Kings. Lock of her hair found in Tutankhamun's tomb. Mummy shows African look not matching Levant or Mediterranean based on current knowledge. Features and color progressively blacker across images. Hair texture appears afro even when long and heavy. Lacks Egyptian wig styling or middle part. Eyelid fat pads differ from typical Egyptian. Egyptians in comments show anti-blackness. Whole appearance African.