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Hatshepsut's successor tried to demolish all traces of her, but her temple stood the test of time. The once-grand temple offers a look at one of Egypt’s longest reigning female pharaohs.
After her death, Hatshepsut’s names and representations such as statues were systematically erased from her monuments.
Built to honor Amon-Re (ancient Egypt's sun god) and the female pharaoh Hatshepsut (who was believed to have descended from Amon-Re), the Temple of Hatshepsut stands out for its grand architecture ...
For years, historians believed Pharaoh Hatshepsut — a rare female leader in ancient Egypt — was almost completely erased from history by her successor, Thutmose III. Her statues were found ...
As pharaoh, Hatshepsut (reigned from c1479 - 1458 BC) ... On her temple walls she ordered carvings that told how the god Amen had taken on her father's appearance on the day she was conceived.
Hatshepsut's temple is one of the world’s most striking architectural masterpieces, ... Thutmose III, eventually came of age, she adopted the title of pharaoh and ruled for more than two decades.
Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous reign. She built magnificent temples, ... The Temple of Deir el-Bahari, 7 volumes, by E Naville (London, 1895-1908) ...
A rare ancient artifact depicting the famous female pharaoh Hatshepsut has surfaced in the U.K., stunning experts. Consisting of two limestone fragments that have been glued together, the artifact ...
Egyptian authorities said that a mummy found a century ago has been identified as the remains of pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut, who ruled over Egypt during the 15 century B.C.