Hatshepsut: Egypt's Powerful Female Pharaoh

I am Hatshepsut, the woman who became Pharaoh of Egypt. Many thought I would only be a queen,

but I proved I could lead my country with strength. During my rule, Egypt was peaceful

and wealthy. I also restarted trade with the land of Punt, bringing back gold,

incense, and myrrh trees that made Egypt richer. To show that I had

the right to rule, I said the god Amun chose me, and I wore the traditional symbols of a pharaoh,

even the false beard. I ruled for about twenty years and helped guide Thutmose III,

who ruled after me. Though some of my statues were damaged after my death,

my legacy remains strong. Today, I am remembered as one of Egypt’s