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Hail, Hatshepsut!

  • September 26, 2014
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Hatshepsut, Egypt’s longest-reigning female pharaoh, ruled for about 20 years in the 14th century BCE. Scholars say her interest in expanding trade — as opposed to conquering territory — created great wealth. She also built many temples, obelisks, and other structures.

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