Who was Hatshepsut?
Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt's few female pharaohs, reigned longer than any other woman of her dynasty. Known for launching ambitious building projects, she economically and architecturally bolstered Egypt's empire.
Born: 1507 BCE | Died: 1458 BCE
Highlights of Her Reign
- Proclaimed herself pharaoh around 1479 BCE, ruling for over 20 years.
- Commissioned the magnificent mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahri.
- Extended Egyptian trade networks, famously dispatching a trading expedition to the Land of Punt.