Hatshepsut – A woman with unprecedented power

Hatshepsut reigned in her own right c. 1473–58 BCE. She was the elder daughter of the 18th-dynasty king Thutmose I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Hatshepsut was also the grand-daughter of Pharaoh Ahmose I who is remembered for driving out the Hyksos from the land and returning Egypt to the rule the Egyptians and restoring Egypt’s pride. Listen to learn more! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ancientegyptianhistory.wordpress.com/2017/12/03/hatshepsut-a-woman-with-unprecedented-power/