Conclusion

In conclusion, while we were unable to come to any concrete differences between the graves of Ramesses II and Nefertari, we did find that a woman's gender had to under go a metamorphosis to a more masculine or androgynous persona to be reborn in the after life. Therefore, a woman had to be represented as a male through her sarcophagus, and not showing evidence of children or husbands anywhere within the tomb.  We found that Ramesses II, being male, was given great care to assist his journey to the afterlife.  However, due to the Queen's ascribed status we can infer that her treatment would have been similar to that of the Pharoh.  There were some blunders, but he was wrapped and preserved with great care, and his unique profile was made eternal through the unique process of filling his nasal cavity with peppercorns, seeds, and small animal bones. 

  When looking at the tomb of Ramesses II, even though the archaeological findings from his tomb are scarce, it is obvious that the people he ruled over worked very hard to ensure that his passage to the afterlife would be peaceful and successful.  Based on the remains found in the archaeological record in the tombs of Ramesses II and his favorite wife Nefertari, we are able to infer that the people they ruled over wished to ensure that they had a smooth transition into the afterlife and that regardless of gender they were viewed as important.