Why was it said that Egypt had many powerful queens?

 

              Unlike many other civilizations, Egypt gave prominence to women. Women of all classes in Ancient Egypt had many rights, compared to women later in history. Many of them were skilled in professions like mid-wifery, some of them were priestesses, and some even held important positions in court.

             

              Ancient Egypt also gave birth to some very famous queens. One such queen was Hatshepsut. She was the first great woman in recorded history. She remained in power for twenty years and expanded trade relations, built magnificent temples, and restored many temples as well. 

 

 

                 Another famous queen was Nefertiti. She was the wife of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Akhenaten. She ruled with her husband.

               The last ruler of independent Ancient Egypt, Queen Cleopatra VII, too was very famous. After her death in 30 BC, Egypt became part of the huge Roman Empire.