HATSHEPSUT

TIME PERIOD

• Hatshepsut became the ruler of Egypt after her husband died
• Hatshepsut ruled In 1437 BCE
• Hatshepsut ruled during the Middle Kingdom
• The reason Hapshepsut became ruler was because when her husband died
• Her nephew was too young to rule

BENEFITS

• Hatshepsut rebuilt temples and restored old tombs
• Hatshepsut seeked the opinions of common citizins
• Hatshepsut promoted trade
• Hatshepsut conquered new territory
• Hatshepsut aquired new resources and valuables

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Built magnificente temples and restored old monuments
• Promoted trade with the Phoenicians
• Exchanged envoys with other countries
• Traded wheat, paper, gold, copper, tin, and tools
• Traded for purple dye, wood, and furniture