Hatshepsut was a very intelligent and ambitious woman. Because her husband, Pharaoh Thutmose II died during his reign, Hatshepsut’s stepson, Thutmose III was to take over; unfortunately, he was only an infant at the time of his father’s untimely demise. This meant that Hatshepsut would become a regent to an infant king, and she used that to her advantage. She knew no one could stop her if she wanted to crown herself king, so she did. When crowning
Hatshepsut was a very intelligent and ambitious woman. Because her husband, Pharaoh Thutmose II died during his reign, Hatshepsut’s stepson, Thutmose III was to take over; unfortunately, he was only an infant at the time of his father’s untimely demise. This meant that Hatshepsut would become a regent to an infant king, and she used that to her advantage. She knew no one could stop her if she wanted to crown herself king, so she did. When crowning