A new discovery sheds light on ancient Egypt’s most successful female pharaoh
By Elahe Izadi
Hatshepsut was no ordinary Egyptian ruler.
After her husband died, Hatshepsut didn't just keep the "throne" warm for her stepson to come of age. She became a pharaoh in her own right, and in doing so, became one of ancient Egypt's first female rulers. While there were likely two or three female pharaohs during the "dynastic" period, Hatshepsut is considered to be the most successful; she ruled for at least 15 years and was a prolific builder.
After her death, her stepson assumed full kingship and most mentions of Hatshepsut's name and likeness were destroyed, erased and replaced. Over the past several decades, researchers have uncovered and described more and more evidence of her reign as a female ruler during the 1400s B.C.
Last week, Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities announced a discovery connected to Hatshepsut that provides greater insight into the life story of this remarkable female pharaoh. The German Archaeological Institute uncovered blocks that likely belonged to one of her buildings.
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