Hatshepsut (jan 1, 1479 BC – jan 1, 1458 BC)

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Female pharaoh in 18th century
Depicted in a manly way in art
Saw herself as woman , but portayed some parts of her as a man to make her seem as powerful as a man
Took role of pharaoh of Egypt after death of Thutmose II (husband)
Blamed for “taking” throne from son Thutmose III
Artwork, building projects, trade
Took throne either by ambition of to complete the family branch
Projects: Djeser-Djeseru, obelisks at Karnak

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