February 2023

One of the most prosperous pharaohs in ancient Egypt was Hatshepsut. Read about her accomplishments, life, and passing. The sole child of Egyptian monarch Thutmose I and his wife Queen Ahmose was named Hatshepsut. The fifth ruler of ancient Egypt’s 18th dynasty was named Hatshepsut. She ruled Egypt as the country’s second recognized pharaoh; the first was Sobekneferu. Hatshepsut takes the throne in 1478 BC. He was in charge of Egypt. Thutmose II and his wife Amose had two daughters: Hatshepsut and her sister Nefulbiti. Thutmose I was a warlike monarch who expanded his control over Egypt by fighting and winning in Nubia and Syria.

Hatshepsut, whose name translates as “first of noble females” (royal name Maatkare, translated as “spirit of harmony”). One of the most prosperous pharaohs in ancient Egypt was Hatshepsut. She was a woman as well, and is regarded as one of the first historical people whose accomplishments were known to modern historians. Her fifth pharaoh, Hatshepsut, ruled the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom. Although historians disagree on the exact dates, she is thought to have ruled for 22 years, from 1470 BC to 1458. Egypt held sway.

Queen Hatshepsut family

She wed her half-brother Thutmose II at the age of 12, becoming queen of Egypt. As pharaoh, Hatshepsut increased Egypt’s trade and initiated exciting construction initiatives. She was Egypt’s longest-reigning female pharaoh during the 15th century, ruling for more than twenty years. She and her husband served as queen beginning in 1478 BC.

Hatshepsut was successful in mending the economic ties that had been damaged by the Hyksos’ foreign control of Egypt. She was viewed as such a successful ruler as a result of her financial achievement.
In order to trade with its residents, who brought back “miracles,” she also constructed a journey to Puntland, which is located on the northeastern coast of Africa.

The most well-known of these bargains is the Punto land trade, which historians from Central Africa depicted in reliefs in their funerary at Luxor on the west bank of the Nile (ancient Thebes). It has an enduring legacy. Egypt had economic prosperity both during and immediately after Hatshepsut’s rule as a result of her efforts.

The bargain involving Punto lands, which Central African historians placed in the reliefs of their mausoleum on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor, is the most well-known of these transactions (ancient Thebes). It leaves behind a strong legacy. Hatshepsut’s initiatives led to Egypt’s economic prosperity both during and right after her rule.

Hot Air Balloon over her Temple

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The Ancient Egyptian Language, a branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family, connects Berber and other Semitic languages such as Arabic, Amharic, and Hebrew. As the oldest known language, it stands alongside Sumerian as one of the earliest recorded languages. Originating around 3400 BC during the reign of the Ancient Egyptian Kingdom, it underwent several transformations over the centuries. Initially, it appeared in a demotic form around 1000 BC and later, from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, in the Coptic form. Hieroglyphs, a prominent writing system in temples and tombs, were integral to its usage. Following the 7th-century Muslim invasion, Egyptian Arabic replaced it as the national language.

The language’s history in ancient Egypt is categorized into six distinct periods:

Archaic Egyptian (Before 2600 BC): This early form, seen in the dynastic era, features some of the earliest Egyptian hieroglyphs, including those on Nakada II pottery.

Old Egyptian (2600 – 2000 BC):

This language produced extensive Pyramid Texts and autobiographical writings during the Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period. Characterized by triple ideographic, phonetic, and plural determinants, it formed the foundation for later linguistic developments.

Middle Egyptian (2000-1300 BC):

Known as Classical Egyptian, it was employed for hieroglyphic and hieratic scripts, encompassing various texts like the Coffin Text and the Wisdom Text. Its widespread use reflected in regional accents, and its grammar mirrored that of Old Kingdom languages.

Late Egyptian (1300-700 BC):

Emerging in the New Kingdom, this period included diverse religious and secular texts. Its linguistic structure differed significantly from earlier forms and expanded the hieroglyphic script.

Demotic (600 BC – 400 AD):

A vernacular form used during the late Ptolemaic dynasty, Demotic evolved from the Hieratic script used in the northern Delta region.

Coptic Language:

Representing the final stage of ancient Egyptian language evolution, Coptic was primarily written in an adapted Greek alphabet. It became the official language from 200 AD to 1100 AD and was last spoken in the 17th century. Preserved by European scholars during the Renaissance, it continues as a liturgical language in the Coptic Orthodox Church.

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The Giza Prefecture’s capital is Giza City. It was formally established in the fourth century BC. In Egyptian history, it was possibly a small village from a long time ago. On the west bank of the Nile, it was situated in the middle of the path connecting Heliopolis and Memphis. The city south of modern-day Giza was the renowned capital known as “Memphis.” Throughout ancient Egyptian history, Memphis was a significant commercial and cultural hub. Memphis experienced a significant decline in importance as Christianity expanded throughout Egypt.

Memphis was abandoned after the Muslim conquest, while Giza was esteemed more. Amr Ibn Al-As, the leader of the Arab conquest army, gave the order to fortify it adequately. Great mosques were constructed in Giza, but sadly none of them are still standing. There is still a sizable quantity of greenery and agricultural activity in this area, which is primarily farmland. It has also experienced floods from the Nile throughout its history, particularly in the lowlands. For many years, Giza was just a tiny town encircled by modest farming and fishing settlements and rural villages.

Memphis was left behind after the Muslim conquest, but Giza was more highly valued. Amr Ibn Al-As, the Arab conquest army’s commander, gave the order to fortify it well. In Giza, magnificent mosques were constructed, but sadly none of them are still standing. Despite the fact that a large portion of this region is farmland, there is still a sizable amount of vegetation and agricultural activity. Additionally, particularly in the lowlands, it has experienced Nile flooding throughout its history. Giza was just a tiny town for many years, surrounded by small farming and fishing communities and rural villages.

Giza in the Contemporary Era

The Suez Canal was officially opened in 1869 in front of the Egyptian governor Ismael Basha, as well as notable dignitaries from throughout the world, including kings, princes, princesses, counts, and ministers. and most importantly, French Empress Eugénie, the third French Emperor’s wife. In order to facilitate transit and visitation, a significant program of public works was planned, implemented, and involved building, reconstruction, decoration, and maintenance. This is how “Pyramid Avenue” projected in Giza, a place of renowned visitors, notably historical landmarks.

New neighborhoods with schools, hotels, restaurants, banks, and other businesses popped up. Beginning in the early 20th century, Cairo University’s grandiose vision took shape. a plot of land close to the Nile’s west bank. The government also decided to be New Cairo University. However, it actually and physically belongs to the nation of the city of Giza. In addition to Egypt, the Arab region and Africa also have this university as their parent institution.

Following that, numerous embassies were constructed in the city, particularly in the El Duqqi neighborhood and the city center. The city of Giza is currently a part of Greater Cairo for geographical and demographic reasons, although historically they were two different provinces with their sovereign mayors and councils:
Greater Cairo included the entirety of Cairo, the majority of Giza, and a portion of the Al-Qalyubia Province, which is located to the north of modern-day Cairo. Around 20 million people are living in this area.

Diversity of Giza monuments

The majority of the structures at Giza date to ancient Egypt. Contrary to Cairo, which possesses the majority of Muslim and Christian Coptic monuments on Egyptian soil, old Muslim and Christian monuments are uncommon in the city. There are not many historical sites from ancient Egypt.

Sakkara, the expansive necropolis of the great ancient capital of Memphis, which contains a variety of monuments ranging from the pyramids above the stepped pyramid of King Zoser, and a large number of mastabas, the decorated tombs of ancient nobles with themes depicting wonderful scenes from daily life in ancient Egypt, are actually some of the most significant historical sites in Giza. Large underground chambers known as serapiums are where sacred bulls (Apis) are interred in enormous stone sarcophagi. Memphis’ ancient capital’s ruins can be found at Giza as well. Other significant historical sites in the area include Dahshour, Abu Sir, Atfih, and Abu Rawash; however, Bahareya is located 380 kilometres from the Giza border in the western desert. The Giza plateau, home to the enormous pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Menqueos, as well as the Sphinx, is the most significant location.