Does anyone know any interesting facts about the female pharaoh Hatshepsut of Ancient Egypt?
Her reign was mostly peaceful, unlike many male Pharaohs. The King, Hatshepsut, was often depicted in male attire and sporting a beard. Her temple at Deir al-Bahari ranks among the finest in ancient Egypt, in fact, she was one of the most prolific builders. She brought myrrh trees from Punt to grow in her lavish gardens, being the first to transplant foreign trees. She established extensive trade routes which built the wealth of the 18th dynasty. She was one of the few women to rule by herself, and the only one to call herself King. Because of her feminine status, many of her monuments were destroyed, desecrated and even hidden behind false walls. Her name was rubbed out in many places, in the feeble attempt to destroy her in the afterlife. Since her name lives on, the efforts of those jealous and intimidated by this mighty and strong female ruler were unsuccessful. It has been rumored that her step-son, who was also her nephew, Tuthmose III, had her killed so he could assume control o
