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Most Queens included on this page did not rule as Pharaohs. However, some did rule in their own right following the deaths of their husbands. Four Queens from the Native Egyptian dynasties are known for certain to have ruled as Female Pharaohs: Sobekneferu (c. 1806–1802 BC) (Possibly wife of Amenemhat IV)
Exotic sets and costumes, depicting a fantasy version of ancient Egypt, were a good fit for Theda Bara's popular "vamp" image. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton starred in Cleopatra. When women in ancient Egypt are evoked, the first image that comes to mind for most is that of Cleopatra, or more precisely, Cleopatra VII. Although having a ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 23 February 2025. Egyptian queen and pharaoh, sixth ruler of the Eighteenth Dynasty (c. 1479/8–1458 BC) For the 13th dynasty princess, see Hatshepsut (king's daughter). Hatshepsut Statue of Hatshepsut on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Pharaoh Reign c. 1479 – 1458 BC Coregency Thutmose III ...
In addition to female Egyptian rulers, Hatshepsut usurped the throne [7] and reigned in Egypt as pharaoh from about 1479 to 1458 B.C. She based most of Egypt's economy on commerce. [10] Though not many women have acted as rulers in Egyptian society, they have been considered to be equal among men in status as well as legal opportunities.
The second known female ruler of Egypt. Ruled jointly with her nephew Thutmose III. [142] Famous for her expedition to Punt documented on her famous Mortuary Temple at Deir el-Bahari. Built many temples and monuments. Ruled during the height of Egypt's power. Was the daughter of Thutmose I and the Great Wife of her brother Thutmose II.
In ancient Egyptian historiography, there is some evidence for other female rulers. As early as the First Dynasty, Merneith is proposed to have ruled as regent for her son. [31] In the Fifth Dynasty, Setibhor may have been a female king regnant based on the manner her monuments were targeted for destruction. [32]
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However, Egypt's political administration was still situated at Amarna rather than Thebes under Neferneferuaten's reign. Two crowned kings are depicted on Berlin Stele 17813, a female king (left) is caressing Akhenaten, Ägyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung, Neues Museum, Berlin