Hatshepsut The Queen Who Became King By: Siara Padilla and Jen Haley Period A

Hatshepsut’s Essential Question Question: What effect did Hatshepsut have on her fellow Egyptians while she was in power as pharaoh?

Essential Question: Answer Hatshepsut produced a better place for all Egyptians to settle. She was distinguished with exotic artwork. Historians compliment her detailed hieroglyphs on her temple’s walls. She was also recognized for preparing an awarding expedition to the Land of Punt. She arrived back in Egypt was precious items such as gold, ebony, and ivory with all resulted in Egypt dominating the region. She was also respected by her fellow citizens for her boldness and confidence. Hatshepsut disposed of her original female clothes and was soon seen decked out in traditional male clothing and a fake beard. Hatshepsut was well- respected by Ancient Egyptians during the 18 dynasty. A example of the hieroglyphs on her temple A boat that traveled to the Land of Punt

Key Points of Hatshepsut’s Life She was born in the 15 th century BC Hatshepsut had her reign during the 18 th dynasty. When her husband died, she took the throne. When she was a queen, she constructed more monuments and structures than any Egyptian queen. Her major accomplishment was discovering The Land of Punt in an expedition. She was a bold and courageous woman. She wore a beard and male clothing while she was pharaoh.

Hatshepsut’s Mummy Hatshepsut's Mummy Found! Video Hatshepsut's Mummy Found! VideoHatshepsut's Mummy Found! VideoHatshepsut's Mummy Found! Video Hatshepsut’s mummy was discovered in the Valley of the Kings recently in June of Soon after, archeologists found a tooth that identified that this mummy was positively Hatshepsut. "This is the most important discovery in the Valley of the Kings since the discovery of King Tutankhamun, and one of the greatest adventures of my life.” (Zahi Hawass) Hatshepsut’s mummy was discovered in the Valley of the Kings recently in June of Soon after, archeologists found a tooth that identified that this mummy was positively Hatshepsut. "This is the most important discovery in the Valley of the Kings since the discovery of King Tutankhamun, and one of the greatest adventures of my life.” (Zahi Hawass)

Hatshepsut’s Memorials Hatshepsut has numerous memorials, but two memorials demonstrate Hatshepsut’s love for beautifully designed structures. Above is Deir el-Bahari, Hatshepsut’s famous temple. On the left is the Obelisk of Hatshepsut in the Karnak Complex.

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