Icons of Africa: A look at the life and times of 'Hatsheput', fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt

Hello Africa, welcome to another episode of Icons of Africa with Hafeestonova and Nanyaa. Today we will be talking about Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. She was the second historically confirmed female pharaoh. She came to the throne of Egypt in 1478 BC.

Her rise to power was noteworthy as it required her to utilize her bloodline, education, and an understanding of religion. 

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