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HUM 5 - Ancient Egypt: Hatshepsut

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Large kneeling statue of Hatshepsut — Image Courtesy Britannica ImageQuest

Large Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut. Dimensions: H. 295.9 cm (116 1/2 in); w. 82.6 cm (32 1/2 in); d. 149.9 cm (59 in). Dynasty: Dynasty 18. Reign: Joint reign of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. Date: ca. 1479-1458 B.C..

Head from an Osiride Statue of Hatshepsut — Image Courtesy Britannica ImageQuest

Head from an Osiride Statue of Hatshepsut. Dimensions: h. 126.5 cm (49 13/16 in); w. 34.9 cm (13 3/4 in); d. 59.4 cm (23 in). Dynasty: Dynasty 18. Reign: Joint reign of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. Date: ca. 1479-1458 B.C.

Famous Pharaohs

"Queen Hatshepsut ruled Egypt for about 20 years. She was supposed to be ruling on behalf of her young stepson, but declared herself pharaoh in 1437 BCE."

Image Courtesy DK Ancient Egypt (2014)

Hatshepsut