Hatshepsut[b] (/ hɑːtˈʃɛpsʊt / haht-SHEPP-sut; c. 1505–1458 BC) was the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Thutmose II and the sixth 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). [10] .

Feb 21, 2025 · Hatshepsut was a female king of Egypt (reigned in her own right circa 1479–58 BCE) who attained unprecedented power for a woman, adopting the full titles and regalia of a pharaoh.

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 First Among Noble Women".

Dec 16, 2009 · Hatshepsut was only the third woman to become pharaoh in 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history, and the first to attain the full power of the position.

Apr 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.

Jun 11, 2021 · Hatshepsut is often hailed as ancient Egypt’s greatest pharaoh and one of the most successful pharaohs of all time; however, unbeknownst to many people, she was not the …

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...

Jun 12, 2021 · Highly regarded as one of the most renowned women of ancient history, Hatshepsut was the famed queen regent who defied all odds and went on to become the second known woman to be crowned pharaoh of ancient Egypt.

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 of one pharaoh...

The Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as Djeser-Djeseru (“Holy of Holies”), stands as one of the most remarkable architectural achievements of ancient Egypt. This mortuary temple, built for the female pharaoh Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty, is located in Deir el-Bahari, on the west bank of the Nile, near the Valley of the Kings.