Utilizing her bloodline (she was a daughter, sister, and wife of a king), education, and religious understanding, she came to the throne in 1478. Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt and was only the second historically-confirmed female pharaoh (the first being Sobekneferu).
She changed Egypt for the better during her reign, which lasted from 1478-1458 B.C. Living in a world that was dominated by men, these Ancient Egyptian women ruled with extraordinary power, strength, and authority, and shaped history! One of these women was Hatshepsut, an incredible pharaoh. From Nefertiti to Cleopatra, Ancient Egypt is known for its powerful women.
