How Is Hatshepsut Successful

Queen Hatshepsut was the 5th ruler of the 18th dynasty and was able to rise from princess to queen to pharaoh. Her family ascended from a huge line of strong and effective leaders who were loyal to Egypt. Her reign was the longest of all the female pharaohs.
At that time of the Egyptian history the concept of a female ruler as a Queen was not foreign to New Kingdom practices there was no provision for a female pharaoh in Egyptian tradition. Hatshepsut's portrayal as male was unprecedented. 'After Hatshepsut regency period which was about seven years the political situation has been changed and a bombshell exploded. Hatshepsut dressed herself as a man, put on the false beard that pharaohs traditionally wore and announced herself 'king of Egypt'. Hatshepsut portrayed herself as male not only in her physical appearance. But also in her Royal title, inscriptions and in monuments.
Hatshepsut, as a woman, had many obstacles to overcome. To have a female pharaoh was surpassing and probably unheard of as well. She …show more content…
she sent a fleet of ships to the Land of Punt, near present-day Somalia. This was primarily a trading expedition, as Punt produced the most favorable fragrant ointments that the Egyptians used for religious purposes and cosmetics. Her reign over Egypt was a great achievement for a woman during her historical period and was even said to have been the first great woman in recorded history. Her impact and journey to the throne had a great conflicting effect towards her goals and accomplishments. Hatshepsut, in her reign, helped improve and remodel Egypt with restoring meaningful landmarks and decaying buildings in addition to constructing now historical landmarks such as the beautiful temple Deir el-Bahri Thebes and the Djeser Djeseru ‘Holy of Holies’. Hatshepsut’s cunning and inspirational attempt to rule and become king of ancient Egypt was her most significant