Mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Dayr al-Bahri, Egypt, c1457 BC. Artist: Unknown

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Mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Dayr al-Bahri, Egypt, c1457 BC. Hatshepsut (c1504-1457 BC) was the daughter of Thutmose I and wife of Thutmose II. The 5th Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, she ruled Egypt from 1479 BC and was the first woman to assume the title of Pharaoh, apparently adopting a false beard. Her reign saw a growth in Egypt's trade and prosperity.

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Size: 4017px × 2611px
Location: World,Africa,Egypt,Al Wādī al Jadīd,Ad Dayr al Baḩrī
Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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