Pharoah

The ramp-walk in our photos...

Posted on 03/30/08, 11:16 pm

Ok! The walkway -in a couple of our pics here- leads up to Hatshepsut's
temple. Can anyone say why 'Hatshepsut' was a very unusual lady?
...Cookie for the first correct answer! lol.

• Reply #1 03/31/08  12:05am
  
  Crochear
  mmmmmm Cookie!
  Seems many things would have made her unusual - Ok I'll give this one a go:
  
  Hatshepsut was unique because she took on several male adornments while she ruled Egypt. Unlike most women of that time, she attached a false beard, wore male clothing, and was depicted in statutes as a pharaoh. She might have done this to make her transition to kingship and the acceptance of the priesthood more convincing. It may be that if she had ruled strictly with a more feminine-looking disposition she may not have been so readily accepted by the masses. Her strategy seemed to work and the priests supported her reign as pharaoh.
  
  can I have my cookie now, can I, can I - awww c'mon!
• Reply #2 03/31/08  2:47am
  
  Pharoah
  100% "COOKIE" (Always knew you were - lol) Top of the class, Les!!!
  ...and now for the 2nd part of the question... (joking)
  
  YOU HAVE THAT 'COOKIE'!

Another one hits the shops! You wouldnt judge a book by its cover Nefertiti or not. Maybe you agree with orthodox prices ...and maybe you dont. Lets find the ancient east for ourselves!