Hatshepsut - Wikipedia
She was Egypt's second confirmed woman who ruled in her own right, the first being Sobekneferu/Neferusobek in the Twelfth Dynasty. Hatshepsut was the daughter of Thutmose I and …
Hatshepsut | Biography, Reign, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 13, 2026 · Hatshepsut was a female king of Egypt (reigned 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 - World History Encyclopedia
Oct 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 …
The Story of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s Female Pharaoh That Was Forgotten
Oct 9, 2025 · Hatshepsut was Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh, but her reign was erased from history. Nevertheless, her legacy ensured Egypt endured for centuries beyond her death. Among the …
Hatshepsut: Egypt’s Most Powerful Female Pharaoh - History Hit
Oct 27, 2022 · By far the most successful woman to rule ancient Egypt as pharaoh, Hatshepsut (c.1507-1458 BC) was only the third woman to reign as female ‘king’ of Egypt in 3,000 years of ancient …
Queen Hatshepsut - Ancient Egypt Online
Considered by some scholars to be history's first woman of importance, Hatshepsut ascended to the status of pharaoh in the very male-dominated ancient Egypt, and her ascension was even more …
Hatshepsut: Egypt‘s Greatest Female Pharaoh and Her Remarkable Reign
May 26, 2024 · Today, Hatshepsut is celebrated as one of the greatest pharaohs in Egyptian history, and certainly the most successful female ruler. Her reign, lasting around 20 years, was a period of …
Why was Hatshepsut erased? The 18th Dynasty pharaoh written out
2 days ago · Hatshepsut ruled Egypt for over 20 years during the 18th Dynasty, overseeing major building projects and trade expeditions. After her death, many of her images and cartouches were …
Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Cleopatra 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 …
Hatshepsut - National Geographic Kids
Considered one of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs—man or woman—Hatshepsut brought great wealth and artistry to her land. She sponsored one of Egypt’s most successful trading expeditions, bringing back...