Hatshepsut | Biography, Reign, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 22, 2024 · Hatshepsut, was the female king of Egypt (reigned as coregent c. 1479–73 bce and in her own right c. 1473–58 bce) who attained unprecedented power for a woman, adopting the full titles and regalia of a pharaoh.
Hatshepsut - Wikipedia
WebHatshepsut (/ h ɑː t ˈ ʃ ɛ p s ʊ t / haht-SHEPP-sut; c. 1507–1458 BC) was the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Thutmose II and the fifth Pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt, ruling first as regent, then as queen regnant from c. 1479 BC until c. 1458 BC (Low Chronology).
Hatshepsut - Queen, Temple & Facts | HISTORY
WebDec 16, 2009 · Hatshepsut was only the third woman to become pharaoh in 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history, and the first to attain the full power of the position. Cleopatra, who also exercised such power...
Hatshepsut - World History Encyclopedia
WebOct 19, 2016 · Hatshepsut (r. 1479-1458 BCE) was the first female ruler of ancient Egypt to reign as a male with the full authority of pharaoh. Her name means "Foremost of Noble Women " or "She is First Among Noble Women". She began her reign as regent to her stepson Thutmose III (r. 1458-1425 BCE) who would succeed her. Initially, she ruled as …
Hatshepsut—facts and information - National Geographic
WebApril 16, 2019. • 5 min read. For many years, Hatshepsut (ca 1508– 1458 B.C.) appeared content with the traditional female role of supporting player among Egypt’s royals. She was the daughter of...
Hatshepsut - Temple, Definition & Family - Biography
WebApr 2, 2014 · Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut was the longest-reigning female pharaoh in Egypt, ruling for 20 years in the 15th century B.C. She is considered one of Egypt's most successful pharaohs. Updated: May 6,...
Hatshepsut: The Queen Who became Pharaoh | Ancient Origins
WebOct 14, 2020 · Hatshepsut was the longest reigning female pharaoh. Under her reign, Egypt prospered. Known as “The Woman Who Was King,” the Egyptian economy flourished during her time as pharaoh. She directed the construction and repairs of many buildings, memorials, and temples. However, upon her death, Hatshepsut’s successors tried to …
Hatshepsut - National Geographic Kids
WebHatshepsut, like other pharaohs, was the child of a king. Unlike the others, she was a woman. One of only a few female pharaohs in thousands of years of ancient Egyptian history, Hatshepsut didn’t inherit her rulership like a man would have—only sons were allowed to succeed their fathers. She was born around 1504 B.C., and when her father, …
Unearthing Hatshepsut, Egypt's Most Powerful Female Pharaoh
WebJan 22, 2018 · Unearthing Hatshepsut, Egypt's Most Powerful Female Pharaoh - The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Pac Pobric. January 22, 2018. Excavators from a 1928–29 expedition in Egypt sorting fragments of granite statues. At back left is Djeser-Djeseru, Hatshepsut's mortuary complex. Photo by Harry Burton, February 15, 1929.
Hatshepsut summary | Britannica
WebHatshepsut , Queen of Egypt (c. 1472–58 bc). Daughter of Thutmose I and wife of Thutmose II, she first acted as regent for her stepson, Thutmose III, but soon ordered herself crowned as pharaoh. She attained unprecedented power, adopting the titles and regalia of a pharaoh, complete with a false beard.
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