Hatshepsut

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Hatshepsut born?Circa 1505 BC
2. When did Hatshepsut die?Circa 1458 BC
3. What is the dynasty?Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt
4. What is the reign?Circa 1479 BC – 1458 BC (as Pharaoh)
5. Who was Hatshepsut?Hatshepsut was a queen who became pharaoh of Egypt, ruling like a king. She was born around 1505 BC and was the daughter of Thutmose I and Queen Ahmose.
6. How did Hatshepsut become a pharaoh?She first served as regent for her stepson Thutmose III. Around 1479 BC she took the full titles of a pharaoh and ruled as co‑ruler.

Pharaoh: The supreme ruler of ancient Egypt, considered a divine intermediary between the gods and the people.
Regent: An individual appointed to administer a state because the monarch is a minor, absent, or incapacitated.
Royal Titulary: The set of names and titles adopted by a monarch, signifying their authority and divine connection.
Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in the creation of art, particularly in religious or royal contexts.