2nd king of the 3rd dynasty Djoser –pronounced Zozer A pharaoh during Old Kingdom Name means “body of the Gods”

Djoser, second king of the 3rd dynasty  of ancient Egypt, who undertook the construction of the earliest important stone building in Egypt. His reign, which probably lasted 19 years, was marked by great technological innovation  in the use of stone architecture. His minister, Imhotep, a talented architect and physician, was himself deified in later periods. INTRODUCTION

ACHIEVEMENTS Djoser built a massive and innovative structure . The Step Pyramid suggests that during his reign Egypt was politically stable, with a successful economy. The architect of the pyramid was Imhotep, a priest and advisor of Djoser's who is the first architect known by name in history.

FAMILY Parents – Khasekhemwv and Queen Nimaethap Principle Wife – Queen Hetephernebti Close Family Member - Sekhemkhet

longest reigning female pharaoh member of the 18th Dynasty daughter of King Thutmose I, died around 1458 BCE

INTRODUCTION Hatshepsut was the longest reigning female pharaoh During their marriage, Hatshepsut and Thutmose II were not able to produce a male heir but had a daughter named Neferure.  Hatshepsut served as regent for three years until she proclaimed herself Pharaoh. Hatshepsut dressed as a king, even wearing a false beard.

ACHIEVEMENTS Hatshepsut built two obelisks, cut at the Ancient Granite quarry in Aswan and transported them to Karnak Temple. One of the obelisks still stands today. One of her finest buildings was the temple Djeser-djeseru (which means holiest of holy places). 

FAMILY Thutmose II died after a 15 year reign, making Hatshepsut a widow before the age of 30. had no sons — only a daughter, Neferure — and the male heir was an infant, born to a concubine named Isis.

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