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Podcast: The Thinking Traveller
Episode: Hatshepsut - From Queen to Pharaoh
Description: A Queen who dared to rule as King, Hatshepsut rose from Royal Consort to become one of Egypt’s most successful and innovative Pharaohs.Ruling Egypt in the 15th century BCE, she defied expectations by assuming full Kingship – adopting the regalia, titles and divine authority traditionally reserved for men. Her reign was marked by political stability, flourishing trade and monumental architectural achievements, most notably her majestic mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahri. Yet, after her death, Hatshepsut’s name and image were systematically erased from monuments and records, plunging her legacy into obscurity for centuries.In this e...