Hatshepsut
The idea of a female pharaoh was unheard of in ancient Egyptian society. However, Hatshepsut was the first female to become the Fifth pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. She was not only accepted by the elite in this male dominated role but also supported by the loyal officials in position in government. Hatshepsut achieved many goals difficult goals as a female pharaoh. Her achievements included establishing successful foreign policy through trade, funding building programs throughout Egypt, overseeing the preparations and funding to the land of Punt. Unlike the previous male pharaohs her foreign policy was peaceful, which additionally led successful military campaigns in various nations early in her career. The results of her achievements during her reign expanded and flourished Egypt.
Hatshepsut, the elder daughter of the 18th-dynasty king Thutmose I and his consort Ahmose, was married to her half-brother, Thutmose II. Hatshepsut bore one daughter, Neferure, but no son. When her husband died 15 years after becoming pharaoh and the throne was passed to his son Thutmose III, born to Isis, a lesser harem queen. As Thutmose III was an infant, Hatshepsut acted as regent for the young king. But by the end of his seventh year, she had been crowned king and adopted a full royal titulary. According to one of her father’s courtiers, ‘Hatshepsut carried on the affairs of The Two Lands according to her own ideas. Egypt was made to work in submission for her’ . As pharaoh, Hatshepsut had to wear the traditional male regalia of Egyptian kings, the Khat head cloth, topped with a uraeus, the traditional false beard, and shendyt kilt. This is to show authority to foreign rulers, respect to tradition and a way to gain acceptance among the population.
Military Policy Hatshepsut organised and funded many trade connections in areas outside of Egypt. Her trading expeditions included Byblos for Timber, Sinai for turquoise and the Land of
Hatshepsut, the elder daughter of the 18th-dynasty king Thutmose I and his consort Ahmose, was married to her half-brother, Thutmose II. Hatshepsut bore one daughter, Neferure, but no son. When her husband died 15 years after becoming pharaoh and the throne was passed to his son Thutmose III, born to Isis, a lesser harem queen. As Thutmose III was an infant, Hatshepsut acted as regent for the young king. But by the end of his seventh year, she had been crowned king and adopted a full royal titulary. According to one of her father’s courtiers, ‘Hatshepsut carried on the affairs of The Two Lands according to her own ideas. Egypt was made to work in submission for her’ . As pharaoh, Hatshepsut had to wear the traditional male regalia of Egyptian kings, the Khat head cloth, topped with a uraeus, the traditional false beard, and shendyt kilt. This is to show authority to foreign rulers, respect to tradition and a way to gain acceptance among the population.
Military Policy Hatshepsut organised and funded many trade connections in areas outside of Egypt. Her trading expeditions included Byblos for Timber, Sinai for turquoise and the Land of