Essay On Hatshepsut

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Hatshepsut
Since the second dynasty, kings were considered sons of gods. Only the pharaohs, could directly communicate with the gods. Egyptians believed the pharaoh’s main role was not simply to rule the Egyptian state but to encompass truth, goodness and justice. Hatshepsut is the daughter of king Thutmose I and Ahmose. After her father’s death, the throne is passed on to her half-brother Thutmose II, which she marries and becomes queen. When Thutmose II passes, “his very young son, by another wife, was declared Thutmose III and Hatshepsut appointed co-regent.” Thutmose III was only an infant and not able to take the throne. As co-regent, Hatshepsut should step down once Thutmose III is mature enough to become pharaoh, but instead declares herself to be king. Hatshepsut becomes the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. Although she faces ethical challenges of becoming king through unusual means and for being a female, Hatshepsut proved herself of being fit to reign over ancient Egypt and fulfil the role of the pharaoh. …show more content…

She built and restored temples across Egypt. She restored the religious complex Karnak, which was dedicated to the god Anum. Hatshepsut had strong relationships with the gods. There are several texts that emphasize her intimate understanding with the god Amun. Hatshepsut claims that Amun is her divine father and “has access to [his] heart and knows what is in his heart”. Also, she enhanced the economy of Egypt by conducting a very successful trade mission to the land of Punt. Because of this expedition, she was able to “bring back exotic materials and goods, such as myrrh trees.” She had a successful military career. Based on reliefs of Hatshepsut, she can be depicted as a sphinx crushing her enemies. Hatshepsut was able to establish herself as one of the most successful

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