Powerful Female Pharaohs of Egypt - ThoughtCo
WEBAug 31, 2024 · However, there were powerful female pharaohs of Egypt—including Cleopatra VII and Nefertiti—who are still remembered today. Other women ruled as well, although the historical record for some of them is scant at best, especially for the first dynasties that ruled Egypt.
Hatshepsut - Wikipedia
WEBHatshepsut [a] (/ 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). [8]
Hatshepsut | Biography, Reign, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · 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.
Unearthing Hatshepsut, Egypt's Most Powerful Female Pharaoh
WEBJan 22, 2018 · Although most sculptures and images depict her as a male king—such was the precedent for depictions of pharaohs—this one quietly emphasizes her femininity, especially in the softness of her face, her narrow nose, small mouth, and high cheekbones, all of which are relatively naturalistic.
Hatshepsut - Temple, Definition & Family - Biography
WEBApr 2, 2014 · 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.
Hatshepsut ‑ Queen, Temple & Facts - HISTORY
WEBDec 16, 2009 · Hatshepsut oversaw ambitious building projects, including the Temple of Deir el‑Bahri, during her reign in 15th century B.C. as a rare Egyptian female pharaoh.
Hatshepsut: Powerful Female Pharaoh - Live Science
WEBMay 18, 2018 · Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh of Egypt. She reigned between 1473 and 1458 B.C. Her name means “foremost of noblewomen.” Her rule was relatively peaceful and she was able to launch a building...
How did this female pharaoh survive being erased from history?
WEBMar 7, 2024 · The once-grand temple offers a look at one of Egypt’s longest reigning female pharaohs. Hatshepsut's successor tried to demolish all traces of her, but her temple stood the test of time.
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...
Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBCleopatra may be the most famous woman of ancient Egypt, but far more significant was Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh who reigned for nearly twenty years in the fifteenth century B.C., during the early period of the New Kingdom.