10 Interesting Hatshepsut Facts

Let me show you the interesting information about the first female pharaoh in Hatshepsut facts. Most pharaohs in Egyptian culture were men. Hatshepsut was the pioneer of the female pharaoh at that time.  If you are interested to know more about her, see the following post below:

Hatshepsut Facts 1: reign

The reign of Hatshepsut lasted from 1650 to 1600 BC. It was during the 18th dynasty. She was considered as the first pharaoh of Kemet. Her full name was Hatshepsut Ma’at-ka-Ra. Her name means ‘Foremost of Noble Women’

Hatshepsut Facts 2: parents

Hatshepsut’s father was King Thutmose I. Her mother’s name was Amuse. His father died when she was only 12 years old. Then she wedded Thutmose II, her half brother in 1615 BC.

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Hatshepsut Facts 3: the first female pharaoh

As I have stated before Hatshepsut was considered as the first female pharaoh. She was also considered as the longest reigning female pharaoh. She sat on her crown for more than 20 years.

Hatshepsut Facts 4: Neferure

Neferure was the daughter of Hatshepsut and Thutmose II. Both did not have any son to continue the reign.

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Hatshepsut Facts 5: how she got the reign

The death of Thutmose II after he became the pharaoh for 15 years left Hatshepsut as a widow. At that time, she was under 30 years old. Based on the family line, the crown should go to a stepson of Thutmose III. However, Thutmose III was still a child. So he could not do the job as a pharaoh. For three years, Hatshepsut became his regent. Then she decided to claim herself as a pharaoh of Kemet.

Hatshepsut Facts 6: a false beard

To assert her authority, she dressed like a male king. She wore a false beard and wore the shendyt jild and crown. Her body looked like a male to make people honor and respect her duty and power.

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Hatshepsut Facts 7: name

To avoid any female character, Hatshepsut decided to drop the letter on her name. She preferred to be called Hatshepsu. People call her, His Majesty, Hatshepsu.

Hatshepsut Facts 8: prosperity

Rather than conquering the new lands, Hatshepsut decided to increase the wealth and prosperity of the people. Under his dynasty, people lived well. She restored buildings and increased the economy.

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Hatshepsut Facts 9: obelisks

There were two obelisks built under the reign of Hatshepsut. You can see one of the obelisks today since it still stands on Egypt.

Hatshepsut Facts 10: three obelisks

Actually there were three obelisks created by Hatshepsut. However, the third one was ruined during the construction. If the third obelisk was finished at that time, it can be the heaviest obelisk in the world with the weight of 1100 tons and length of 42 meters.

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Mortuary temple was built using the reign of Hatshepsut. The location of the temple was at Deir el Bahri. It was called the holiest of holy places. In other words, people call the temple Djeser-Djeseru. Are you fascinated with facts about Hatshepsut?