Tausret: The Forgotten Queen and Pharaoh of Egypt

Tausret was a powerful and enigmatic figure in ancient Egyptian history. She was the last ruler of the 19th Dynasty, and the only female pharaoh to rule Egypt in her own right. Her reign was marked by both triumph and tragedy, and she remains a fascinating subject of study today.

Tausret: Forgotten Queen and Pharaoh of Egypt

by Richard H. Wilkinson

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Tausret was born around 1290 BC to Merenptah, the thirteenth pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty. Her mother was Queen Takhat, a minor wife of Merenptah. Tausret was likely raised in the royal palace at Thebes, and she may have received a traditional education for a royal woman. This education would have included reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as training in music, dance, and other arts.

Tausret married Seti II, the fourteenth pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty, around 1210 BC. Seti II died in 1203 BC, and Tausret became regent for her young son, Siptah. Siptah died in 1194 BC, and Tausret assumed the throne as pharaoh in her own right. She was the first female pharaoh to rule Egypt since Hatshepsut, who had reigned over a century earlier.

Tausret's reign was a time of both triumph and tragedy. She successfully defended Egypt from foreign invasion, and she launched several building projects, including the construction of a temple at Abydos and the renovation of the temple at Karnak. However, her reign was also marked by famine and internal strife. Tausret died in 1188 BC, and she was succeeded by her vizier, Bay.

Tausret was a complex and fascinating figure. She was a powerful and successful ruler, but she also faced many challenges during her reign. She was the last ruler of the 19th Dynasty, and her death marked the end of an era in Egyptian history.

Legacy

Tausret's legacy is mixed. She is remembered as a powerful and successful ruler, but she is also criticized for her handling of the famine and internal strife that occurred during her reign. However, there is no doubt that Tausret was a remarkable woman who made a significant contribution to Egyptian history.

Tausret's story is one of triumph, tragedy, and resilience. She was a strong and determined woman who overcame many challenges to become one of the most powerful rulers in ancient Egypt. Her story is an inspiration to us all, and it reminds us that anything is possible if we set our minds to it.

Tausret was a remarkable woman who made a significant contribution to Egyptian history. She was the last ruler of the 19th Dynasty, and the only female pharaoh to rule Egypt in her own right. Her reign was marked by both triumph and tragedy, but she never gave up on her people. Tausret's story is an inspiration to us all, and it reminds us that anything is possible if we set our minds to it.

References

• Dodson, Aidan. The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt. Thames & Hudson, 2004.
• Loprieno, Antonio. Ancient Egyptian: A Linguistic . Cambridge University Press, 1995.
• Redford, Donald B. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt. Oxford University Press, 2001.
• Shaw, Ian. The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt. Oxford University Press, 2000.

Tausret: Forgotten Queen and Pharaoh of Egypt

by Richard H. Wilkinson

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1952 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	167 pages
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