Friday, June 3, 2011

Female Pharaoh Hatshepsut and Priest of Amun



New Kingdom Era of Ancient Egypt.
Hatshepsut is generally regarded by Egyptologists as one of the most successful pharaohs, reigning longer than any other woman of an indigenous Egyptian dynasty. A true Woman King for 22 years; 1479 to 1458 BC.

Hatshepsut established the trade networks, thereby building the wealth of the eighteenth dynasty.

Neato facts:
Both men and women Egyptians wore transparent, pleated robes.
. Both men and women wore wigs which they changed every-day.
.The wigs were made from human hair or wool, and on special occasions curly wigs were worn.
. Being wealthy did not mean more jewellery, instead gold was worn with more transparent clothing.
. Slaves generally were naked



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