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Hatshepsut became the only female pharaoh of the powerful civilization of Egypt in about 1504 BC. She acquired this high position as the Queen of the Nile because of the death of her husband Tuthmosis II, who died very suddenly. Although his son Tuthmosis III was actually the next heir to the throne, Hatshepsut was declared the next pharaoh of Egypt, because of the child’s young age. During her reign, she is widely known and noted for her lack of military activity. Many reason...