Her life and reign (c. 1500 - 1475 BCE). As pharaoh of Egypt, Hatshepsut achieved great wonders. The magnificent temple at Deir el-Bahari (Djeser Djeseru), an enormous trade fleet to Punt (modern Ethiopia, Somalia, or Yemen), the expansion of Karnak Temple and the erection of great obelisks, and the promotion of new ideas in royal mythology and propaganda. In this compilation of previously-released episodes, we discuss Hatshepsut's rise to power, her assumption of kingship, her great monuments and achievements, and the loyal servants who supported her rule. In the end, we also explore Hatshepsut's legacy, both in the ancient world and our own...Additional content (not included in this compilation):Episode 62b: The Divine Birth of Hatshepsut – The History of Egypt Podcast (egyptianhistorypodcast.com)Episode 65b: Two Texts of Hatshepsut – The History of Egypt Podcast (egyptianhistorypodcast.com)Books and sources:Kara Cooney: The Woman Who Would be KingJoyce Tyldesley: Hatchepsut - The Female PharaohThe Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hatshepsut - From Queen to PharaohThe University of Chicago: Creativity and Innovation in the Reign of Hatshepsut.Logo image: Seated Statue of Hatshepsut | New Kingdom | The Metropolitan Museum of Art (metmuseum.org) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.