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How did Hatshepsut lose power?
The cause of Hatshepsut’s death is not known. Her mummy was missing from its sarcophagus when her tomb was excavated in the 1920s. There are several theories about her demise, including that she either suffered from cancer or was murdered, possibly by her stepson.
Who destroyed Hatshepsut?
Thutmose III
Roughly 25 years after Hatshepsut’s death at around age 49, Thutmose III systematically destroyed his aunt’s legacy, burying all evidence of her in the Egyptian sand. He stripped her name and associated phrases like “Wife of Amen” from obelisks, statues, and even the interiors of Deir el-Bahri.
What was Hatshepsut’s character traits?
Hatshepsut was a gifted and cunning leader. She had to be to remain in power for 20 years as a woman pharaoh. Rather than go to war, she established trade relationships with many foreign countries. Through trade she made Egypt a rich nation.
What is the Hatshepsut problem?
The “Hatshepsut Problem” was a major issue in late 19th century and early 20th century Egyptology, centering on confusion and disagreement on the order of succession of early 18th Dynasty pharaohs. The dilemma takes its name from confusion over the chronology of the rule of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, II, and III.
What were Hatshepsut’s artifacts?
Objects from the time of Hatshepsut at Museums
| Museum Number | Object |
|---|---|
| JE 53113 | Sphinx of Hatshepsut, lion headed with human face, limestone |
| JE 53114/ 55191 | Sphinx of Hatshepsut (Damaged), red granite |
| JE 53115 | Statue of Hatshepsut kneeling, holding two jars |
| JE 55190 | Head of Sphinx of Hatshepsut |
Why was Hatshepsut’s name erased?
The female king vanished from Egyptian history. Soon after her death in 1457 BC, Hatshepsut’s monuments were attacked, her statues dragged down and smashed and her image and titles defaced.
What cause and effect changed Hatshepsut’s life?
Cause: When her father, Thutmose I, died, Effect: His son, Thutmose II, became king making Hatshetsup his queen. C) Cause: When Thutmose II ruled died, his son, Thutmose III, was very young. Effect: Therefore too young to become ruler, so Hatshepsut declared herself ruler and Pharaoh.