How a young princess became Egypt's bearded female king
In short: Discover the remarkable rise of Hatshepsut, the daughter of Thutmose I, who navigated the complex politics of the Egyptian royal lineage to claim the throne.
The video explores the origins of Hatshepsut, the eldest daughter of King Thutmose I and Queen Ahmose Nefertari. As the only surviving child from the King's marriage to the Queen, her position was unique within a royal court where secondary 'harem wives' could produce heirs capable of ascending to the throne.
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