Ancient Egypt - Rich Queen - Hatshepsut

Time: 15th Century BC

Place: Egypt

Details: Thutmose I was succeeded by Thutmose II and his queen, Hatshepsut, who was the daughter of Thutmose I. After her husband's death and a period of regency for her minor stepson (who would later become pharaoh as Thutmose III) Hatshepsut became pharaoh in her own right and ruled for over twenty years.

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