Mystery of Queen HatshepsutIn the ancient kingdom of Egypt, the role of pharaoh was entirely reserved for the male rulers of this more than 2000 year old dynasty. However, in Egyptian history, the remains of three known female pharaohs have been discovered in various archaeological sites and are currently under the control of the Egyptian government. Little information about Queen Hatshepsut was available until the 19th century, when archaeologists discovered a tomb containing the remains of a mummified female pharaoh (Jordan, 2007). The ascension of Queen Hatshepsut contravened all Egyptian traditions of the time. Queen Hatshepsut remains one of the most successful pharaohs who strengthened the Egyptian dynasty. She ruled as regent to her nephew Thutmose III, the right heir to the kingdom. Queen Hatshepsut was the daughter of King Thutmose I and Queen Ahmose. King Thutmose died when Hatshepsut was twelve years old and left her queen. Hatshepsut married Thutmose II who later died, leaving Hatshepsut as regent to Thutmose III, then a minor. Historians maintain that Hatshepsut assumed the role of queen, regent of the kingdom of Egypt with the help of her stepson Thutmose III. In some unclear traditions, Hatshepsut assumed the role of Pharaoh by ordering her subjects to crown her Pharaoh. Queen Hatshepsut began to portray herself as a pharaoh by dressing in masculine regalia and sometimes sporting a false beard. The queen's disguise was intended to assert her authority and success in the kingdom under her name. Another theory describes Hatshepsut as the only daughter of King Thutmose I and Queen Ahmose. Hatshepsut was born in Egypt in 1508 BCE, in a place called Thebes. At the age of twelve, her father died and she was destined... middle of paper ... and lore from paintings and ancient tombs buried deep where remains remain preserved to this day. In ancient times, human beings used art to preserve their culture through writings, but in the Renaissance, artifacts revealed the intellectual culture of the people. World culture has evolved since humans inhabited this planet. In trying to preserve his culture, man has used artistic expression to influence future generations, thereby changing the socio-cultural factor of humanity. Reference Jordan, S. (2007). Hatshepsut: First female pharaoh. Huntington Beach: Shell Education. Matḥaf al-Miṣrī., El-Shahawy, A. and Atiya, FS (2005). The Egyptian Museum in Cairo: A walk through the streets of ancient Egypt. Cairo, Egypt: Farid Atiya Press. Monderson, F. (2007). Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari. Bloomington, Indiana: AuthorHouse.