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Hatshepsut - Queen - King of Egypt

Hatshepsut (also known as Hatchepsut) was a female king of Egypt.

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Dating Pharaoh Hatshepsut's Reign
We know only approximately when in the 18th Dynasty of New Kingdom Egypt Hatshepsut ruled as pharaoh. Here is an overview of the problems with pinning the years down more firmly.
Hatshepsut
Profile of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of Egypt.
Hatshepsut
Very basic information on Hatshepsut.
Hatshepsut: Pharaoh of Egypt
From the About Women's History Guide, an brief biography of the female pharaoh with references.
Hatshepsut
Short paragraph from the Egyptian Tourism Ministry with the basic biographical details about Hatshepsut.
Hatshepsut and Oceanography
In 1493 B.C. Queen Hatshepsut sent a trading fleet from the Red Sea to Somalia. The fleet returned laden with luxury goods. A relief shows ships involved.
History of Egyptian Architecture
Series of points about Egyptian architecture including many on Queen Hatshepsut and a photo of her Mortuary Temple seen from the first terrace.
Hatshepsut
Head of Egyptian pharaoh with the beard and crown. From Egyptian Ministry of Tourism's virtual museum.
Hatshepsut
Head of Egyptian pharaoh with the beard and crown. From Egyptian Ministry of Tourism's virtual museum.

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