Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut, born around 1507 BCE and died in 1458 BCE, was a queen-pharaoh of ancient Egypt, ruling from 1479 to 1458 BCE. She is renowned for her grand constructions and peaceful policies.

Hatshepsut, born around 1507 BCE and died in 1458 BCE, was one of the few women to take the title of pharaoh in ancient Egypt. The daughter of Thutmose I and Queen Ahmose, she married her half-brother Thutmose II, and upon his death, became regent for her nephew Thutmose III. Soon after, she assumed full power, crowning herself pharaoh in 1479 BCE, becoming one of the most powerful figures of the 18th Dynasty. She ruled until her death in 1458 BCE. Her reign was marked by ambitious architectural projects, including her mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari, and successful trade expeditions, such as the one to the Land of Punt. Her full name, Maat-ka-Ra Hatshepsut, means "Justice is the soul of Ra." She is often depicted with the male attributes of pharaohs, emphasizing her legitimate authority.