” - Queen Hatshepsut The Egyptian society was a strong-willed independent society, lead by pharaohs who were important males figures and the heirs to the previous pharaoh but a single woman entirely changed the Egyptian empire for the better, one of the most famous woman pharaoh know today Hatshepsut. Born into power Hatshepsut was one of two children not including her half brothers and sisters. Fathered by Thutmose I the pharaoh during her childhood and her mother Queen Ahmose, Hatshepsut had
gods, and social order, Egypt has long been a civilization studied for it’s unique power structure and organization. Despite living in a male-dominated society, Queen Hatshepsut broke the gender barriers and ruled egypt for over two decades. She strengthened trade, promoted upkeep of infrastructure and erected temples and monuments still standing today. She was the longest reigning female pharaoh in Egypt, reigning during the 14th century BCE. BIRTH/EARLY LIFE Hatshepsut was born around 1508 BCE
Although the status of women in ancient Egypt was higher than in any other ancient civilization, the notion that a woman could be king was objectionable to the Egyptians, they abided by the tradition that only men could become pharaohs, never any females. Yet, a woman did become king and not just an ordinary king. She became the first great woman in recorded history; the forerunner of such figures as Cleopatra, Elizabeth I, and Catherine the Great. Her name was Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut’s reign is usually
Ancient Egyptian Women What do you think of when you hear Ancient Egyptian Women? Royalty, beauty, respect…. There were only a few royal women that archeologist royal women in the ancient Egyptians time. Some women could become Pharaoh only in very special circumstances, Royal women grew very powerful in the New Kingdom and had an influence on the country. Hatshepsut a women became a Pharaoh and ruled in her own name for a number of years. Hatshepsut became much more prominent and powerful. She