WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hatshepsut was only the third woman to become pharaoh in 3, 000 years of ancient Egyptian history, and the first to attain the full power of the position. Cleopatra, who also exercised such power, would rule some 14 centuries later.

Detailed explanation-2: -The second historically confirmed female pharaoh, Hatshepsut became queen of Egypt at the age of 12 upon marrying her half-brother Thutmose II. She then became regent to her infant stepson Thutmose III, following the death of her husband.

Detailed explanation-3: -Female pharaohs did not have a different title from male counterparts, but were simply called pharaohs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Many scholars believe the first pharaoh was Narmer, also called Menes. Though there is some debate among experts, many believe he was the first ruler to unite upper and lower Egypt (this is why pharaohs hold the title of “lord of two lands”).

Detailed explanation-5: -The truth behind Egypt’s female pharaohs and their power A woman has yet to be elected to the highest office in the United States, but 3, 000 years ago in ancient Egypt it wasn’t unusual for women to rule-and some became all powerful, like Cleopatra and Nefertiti.