QUEEN HATHOR

Queen Hatshepsut was one of the most notable pharaohs of ancient Egypt, reigning during the 18th dynasty around 1478–1458 BCE. She was a woman who effectively ruled Egypt as a pharaoh, adopting male regalia and titles to legitimize her authority. Hatshepsut is known for her prosperous reign, which saw extensive building projects and trade expeditions. Her mortuary temple, the Deir el-Bahari complex, is a remarkable architectural achievement. Despite her successful reign, many inscriptions and monuments depicting her were later defaced, possibly by later rulers who wanted to erase her memory.