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Hatshepsut
Ruling as pharaoh and commissioning the temple at Deir el-Bahri.
Mortuary temple · Obelisks
- Born
- Unknown
- Birthplace
- Ancient Egypt
- Died
- Unknown
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Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut was an Eighteenth Dynasty ruler whose reign combined monumental building with trade and royal statecraft.
Early life
Royal family
Was a daughter of Thutmose I and married Thutmose II.
Regency
Initially governed for the young Thutmose III.
Career
- 15th century BCE
Regent
Took a leading role after Thutmose II’s death.
- Reign
Pharaoh
Adopted full royal titles while sharing rule with Thutmose III.
- Later reign
Building and trade
Commissioned major monuments and an expedition to Punt.
Monuments & expeditions
Mortuary temple
Built a terraced temple against the cliffs near Thebes.
Obelisks
Raised monumental stone obelisks in the temple complex.
Trade voyage
Recorded the acquisition of incense and other valuable goods.
Historical context
Royal imagery
Was represented using both female forms and conventional male pharaonic attributes.
Afterlife of her record
Some monuments were later altered to remove her name and image.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: See source. CC0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
