Hatshepsut, often overshadowed in history, was a significant figure in ancient Egypt, ruling as a pharaoh for about 20 years during a prosperous era. A new study suggests the destruction of her statues was not motivated by hatred from successors but rather for resource reuse. Jun Yi Wong, an Egyptologist, asserts that Hatshepsut's reign featured remarkable architectural advancements and peaceful governance. Despite her achievements, her legacy has been tarnished, leading to rarity in representations of her as a female monarch.
‘Hatshepsut was a prolific builder of monuments, and her reign saw great innovations in the artistic realm,’ Jun Yi Wong, an Egyptologist at the University of Toronto, told MailOnline.
Hatshepsut ruled Egypt during the Eighteenth Dynasty, which is considered one of the most prosperous and powerful periods in ancient Egyptian history.
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