Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most formidable and influential pharaohs, ruled during the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom, around 1473-1458 BCE. As a female ruler who defied tradition, she is renowned for her reign of peace, prosperity, and monumental architectural achievements. Ascending to the throne after the death of her husband, Thutmose II, Hatshepsut skillfully navigated the complex political landscape, often wearing traditional pharaonic attire, including the false beard and kilt, to assert her authority.
