Historians are also divided on Hatshepsut’s motive for taking control of the throne. (Photo by Universal History Archive/Getty Images)
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Despite being equal rulers, some historians have argued that Hatshepsut dominated political decisions throughout their joint rule, and that the young Thutmose III was not as involved in governmental decisions.Ī depiction of Hatshepsut’s trading expedition to the Land of Punt on the walls of the mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahri. Consequently, she was promoted to the position of co-ruler alongside Thutmose III. However, in around 1486 BC, after holding the position of regent for nearly seven years, Hatshepsut demanded more political power. As was customary at the time, Hatshepsut acted as a regent on behalf of her stepson, Thutmose III, who was around three years old.
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In approximately 1479 BC, Hatshepsut’s husband died, leaving his young son from another marriage to inherit the throne. In around 1492 BC, Hatshepsut was married to her half-brother Thutmose II. In order to protect the dynasty’s lineage from rivaling noble families, heirs were encouraged to marry their siblings and close family members. This dynasty produced the some of the most prominent pharaohs in history, including Tutankhamun.ĭespite being of royal descent, Hatshepsut was never expected to become a pharaoh of Egypt. Her life: Hatshepsut was born into one of the most famous dynasties of ancient Egypt – the 18 th dynasty. Upon her father’s death, Hatshepsut married her half-brother when she was around 12 years old, and together they had one daughter named Neferure. Thutmose I had another wife, Mutnofret, and together they had a son who succeeded as the pharaoh Thutmose II after Thutmose I’s death in around 1492 BC. Her mother, Ahmose, was an Egyptian queen.
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Any images, inscriptions or monuments relating to her were ordered to be demolished.įamily: Hatshepsut was the daughter of King Thutmose I, a pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Until the 19 th century, historians were unaware of Hatshepsut’s reign, as all traces of her rule were destroyed under the commands of her successor – her stepson, Thutmose III. Hatshepsut is praised for taking a great interest in the administration of her kingdom, and for constructing some of Egypt’s most famous buildings, including the temple of Deir el-Bahri, located on the west bank of the Nile. Remembered for: Being one of the most prominent female pharaohs in ancient Egyptian history.