Queen Hatshepsut Research Paper

The rise of Queen Hatshepsut, the woman who became the fifth pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty. Her reign was said to be the longest of any other woman before and after her. Not only did she lead her country for years but it flourished. This paper will go through Queen Hatshepsut the woman, from queen to pharaoh, and obliterated from history. Before she was the considered the greatest women in history, Queen Hatshepsut was just an ordinary woman and daughter of a king. Queen Hatshepsut reigned for roughly twenty years, where it was said she was one of the most successful Egyptian pharaoh’s. Even though her sovereignty didn’t come traditionally Queen Hatshepsut ruled Egypt the best way she believed was suitable. Queen Hatshepsut was highly educated and well written due partly to her privileged life. She was born to Thutmose I, who governed for nearly thirteen years, although he was of non-royal blood. Thutmose I was appointed king by Ahmose and Amenhotep I, “where he ended up marrying his sister Ahmose” and …show more content…
It is said that in the beginning she had no intention of becoming pharaoh but that soon changed. Their relationship as queen and king was very supportive and cordial. She appointed him in charge of the military while she dealt with “Egypt’s internal administration and foreign trade”. In dealing with administration affairs Hatshepsut made many changes to the Egyptian empire. She began a “significant building campaign by constructing numerous images, temples, and obelisks, which lead to military expeditions”. During this time Queen Hatshepsut also renovated her father, Thutmose I temple. Hatshepsut main concern was bringing more wealth to Egypt. In bringing more wealth Hatshepsut led “trading expeditions into the land of Punt” . In her transition from queen to pharaoh Hatshepsut was able to rule while Thutmose III controlled the