The first female pharoh Hatshepsut.
Date Submitted: 12/03/2000 07:54:06
Category: / History / Ancient History
Length: 4 pages (1144 words)
Category: / History / Ancient History
Length: 4 pages (1144 words)
Hatshepsut
Ka-maat-Ra` Hatshepsut was the only child of Queen Aahmose and the pharaoh of the time, Tuthmosis I. She was the only legitimate successor, but was unable to succeed him because she was a woman. In order to secure the 'royal blood line' she was married to her half brother Tuthmosis II, who was born to Tuthmosis I and an inferior wife. Tuthmosis II was a frail man and did not rule for very lengthy …
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