Women in Ancient Egypt
Examining the roles of women, from ordinary farmers to powerful queens like Hatshepsut and Cleopatra.
Key Questions
- 1What rights did Egyptian women have compared to other ancient cultures?
- 2How did Hatshepsut justify her rule as a female Pharaoh?
- 3What can we learn about daily life from the jewellery and cosmetics of women?
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