Hatshepsut A Woman Pharaoh By: Laura Kelley

The Story Born in the 15 th century BC, she was the daughter of Tuthmose I and Aahmes who were both of royal lineage. After her two brothers died, she was the next in line for the throne after her father’s death. When her father died, she married her half brother (which was common in royal families at the time) Tuthmose II; the offspring of her father and another woman by the name of Moutnofrit. They bore a son who was named Tuthmose III. When Hatshepsut’s husband died in 1479 BC, they ruled together until 1473, when she declared herself pharaoh because of her son’s young age.

The Story continued Hatshepsut dressed in men's attire and ruled her nation with support from the high priests. When she built her spectacular temple at Deir el Bahari in Thebes, she recorded artistically; her belief that she was the daughter of Amon, and had his approval to rule. When Hatshepsut disappeared in 1458 BC, and Tuthmose III wished to reclaim the throne, he led a revolt and had all of Hatshepsut’s relief's and shrines mutilated.

Works Cited  Bediz, David. “The Story of Hatshepsut”. The Queen Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut. (3 Oct. 2005).  “Hatshepsut”. Tour Egypt (3 Oct. 2005).