Hatshepsut: The Pharaoh Who Ruled as a King

Hatshepsut (pronounced hat-SHEP-soot) was a powerful and innovative female pharaoh of ancient Egypt, whose reign, primarily from c. 1479 to 1458 BCE, marked a period of immense prosperity, artistic flourishing, and ambitious building projects. Her most striking legacy lies in her unprecedented decision to assume the full regalia and title of pharaoh, a role traditionally reserved for men, profoundly challenging the conventions of her time.