Hatshepsut

counter parts. It is at this time that there were many powerful female figures. Figures that continue to hold a place in the history book even today. None are as famous as Queen Nefertiti, whom is still in her tomb hidden from the world, and Pharaoh Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh, to whom has had her art destroyed. There is more to them than that though. They left their marks on the society of their time. Those marks have also been made on the future. From what I can recall learning, Nefertiti…

investigation into the feasibility of a sea voyage into the Land of Punt at the time the events are described and also the possibility of being able to construct ships able to bear the attrition caused by the climate and currents of the Red Sea. Hatshepsut, known as the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt, is considered to have had one of the most successful and longevous reigns in Egyptian history. She was a keen political thinker and possessed a sharp mind, which allowed her to…

The Most Famous Pharaohs Of Ancient Egypt These are the some of the most famous pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, Menes, Cheops, Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Akhenaton, Tutankhamen, Ramses II and Cleopatra VII. You may have heard of some of them. Several of these names are well known. We’ll be going over all of them, their legacies, greatest achievements and most extravagant monuments. From the first pharaoh (Menes) to the last (Cleopatra), all of them are important to Ancient Egypt’s amazing,…

The time of the Ancient World, from the Mesopotamians through the Ancient Greeks, was a period of growth and discovery. Civilizations were expanding and becoming stronger from the 21st-century B.C.E. up through the 5th-century B.C.E. One of the biggest aspects of civilization is the concept of friendship and the loyalty between those friends. Friendship can grow from loyalty and loyalty can grow from friendship but they do not necessarily need to be related. Communication is a must in order for…

The Role of Women in Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest and most preeminent countries in the world with a cohesive, phenomenal culture that was based upon the tenet of unity. However, solely remaining as the first unified, long-lasting country was an achievement that was instigated by the roles of the people and leaders of ancient Egypt: especially women. The ancient Egyptian culture acknowledged women and gave them freedom equal to that of the Egyptian men, which transformed…

women had in shaping the history of African politics, culutre, and society. Ancient Egypt is an African civilization that has gained historical notoriety for its political and technological advances, with Pharaohs at the forefront of its success. Hatshepsut, a Pharaoh who ruled during the Eighteenth Dynasty, was, according to Dr. Joseph Holloway, one…

Ramses II most well known accomplishment was to sign the world’s first peace treaty. Pharaoh Ramses the II is one of the most powerful pharaohs. In Chapter 8 you learned about pharaohs, Ramses II, Hatshepsut, Khufu, and Senusret. Ramses II was best known for signing the world’s first peace treaty. Hatshepsut is best known for promoting trade. Khufu is known best for his monument, the great pyramid. Senusret is known for constructing the White Chapel. Also you learned about the old, middle, and…

Isaiah Mitchell Art 1: Prehistory- Medieval Ancient Egypt Artwork in the Ancient Egyptian time period reached a high level in painting and sculpture, and was both greatly stylized and symbolic. Their artwork was very conservative in style with a vivid representation of their economic status and beliefs. Much of their artwork was subjected around their belief in the concept of the human soul and commemorating their gods and kings. Most sculptures and body structures are idealized and look very…

During the build up to the 2016 Presidential election, the focus has been on the possibility of the first woman president of the United States of America. It is easy to forget or dismiss the impact that women have had throughout world history. From strong rulers to great thinkers history is filled with some of the most powerful and intelligent women who have defied all odds and surpassed the expected roles given to them by western civilization. Unfortunately, much of what we know about women…

Before the death of Cleopatra, who is labeled as one of the most powerful feminist icons, women were looked at as equal to men in Egyptian civilization. They were in charge of taking care of the children, but they were also allowed to have small jobs, own a personal business, and study practically whatever they wanted (Khalil). When it came to religion, women could take the rolls of a scribe or a priestess, usually of a feminist “cult”. These cults are not what we consider cults today, instead…