Is Nefertiti wearing a crown or a wig?

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Queen Nefertiti's unique painted headpiece makes her instantly recognisable around the world, but what is it exactly? Most believe it's a crown fitting for an important Egyptian Queen, but others have put forward different theories. Joining presenter Bridget Kendall to discuss Nefertiti's headpiece are three renowned Egyptologists: Christian Loeben of the Museum August Kestner in Germany, Tarek Tawfik of Cairo University, and Joyce Tyldesley of the University of Manchester. (Image Credit: Oliver Lang / DDP / AFP / Getty Images)