6h 8min, dec 22, 1473 y BC - Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Description:
1473-1458 BCE
Sandstone, partially carved rock cliff, red granite
Luxor, Egypt
Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh
She created a mythology around her kingship
Divine birth, oracle predicted that she would become king
Ruled for more than two decades
Commissioned the construction of many temples and sculptures
Her imagery displayed:
timelessness
Symmetry
Wears the headcloth of the king (originally would have had a cobra)
Beard
Shown somewhat masculine
Feminine form inscriptions
Added to timeline:
APAH
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