About Gilukhipa
Gilukhipa was a politician.
Gilukhipa, or more probable Kilu-Hepa in the Hurrian language, in the Egyptian language Kirgipa (fl. early 14th c. BCE), was the daughter of Shuttarna II, king of Mitanni. She was the sister of Tushratta (later King of Mitanni), Biria-Waza and Artashumara.
Biography For political reasons, Gilukhipa was sent to Egypt to join Amenhotep III in marriage. The Egyptian pharaoh made a special issue of commemorative scarabs on the occasion of his marriage to Gilukhipa in his 10th regnal year (ca.1378–1376 BCE), where he recorded that the princess was escorted by 317 ladies-in-waiting, women from the Mitanni king's royal palace. Gilukhipa became a "King's Wife," but secondary to Amenhotep III's chief wife, Queen Tiye.
Twenty-six years later, her niece Tadukhepa also became Amenhotep's wife.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gilukhipa?
ancient Egyptian queen, Princess of Mitanni
When was Gilukhipa born?
Gilukhipa was born in Mitanni.
When did Gilukhipa die?
Gilukhipa died in Egypt.
What was Gilukhipa's occupation?
Gilukhipa was a politician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gilukhipa. https://biography.guide/gilukhipa/
MLA: "Gilukhipa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gilukhipa/.
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