Hatshepsut, the great queen of the 18th dynasty
When she acceded to the throne of Egypt, Hatshepsut surrounded herself with a group of officials and priests who held the main government positions: vizier, palace superintendent, great royal architect … Hatshepsut is often remembered as one of the few women who...Read more
Meritaten, Daughter of Akhenaten and Nefertiti
Meritaten, which means “The beloved of Aten”, was an Egyptian princess of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt. She was the first-born of King Amenhotep IV (who a few years later would change his name to Akhenaten) and the Great Royal Wife, Nefertiti. Her name means...Read more
Amenhotep III, the ‘Sun King’ of ancient Egypt
Amenhotep III did not hesitate to proclaim his power through the propaganda weapons at his disposal, but he renounced the usual warrior image of the pharaohs to sow the Middle East with peace treaties. During the 38-year reign of Amenhotep III, ancient Egypt...Read more
Ramses XI and the end of the New Kingdom
Under the last king of the New Kingdom, the influence of the priests of the god Amun was increasing, to the point that the high priest Herihor usurped royal authority and became the true power of Egypt. The New Kingdom was the most glorious time of Egypt, turned into...Read more