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Friday, October 17, 2014

Women's History: Ancient Egyptian Jewelry of Queen Hatshepsut - First Female Pharaoh



The first female pharaoh of Egypt was Hatshepsut, who reigned between 1473 - 1458 B. C during the New Kingdom, 18th dynasty. She was the longest running female pharaoh in the Egyptian Empire.





 








Ring with name inscription of Hatshepsut and her nephew, Thutmose III. They reigned together during the early 18th Dynasty, 1472 - 1458 B.C.

 




Scarab Pin

  













  

Above are amulets made of copper, steatite, alabaster and amethyst (crystal known for spirituality and gaining psychic awareness)



This ear artifact is an amulet, similar to a charm or pendant. It was known as a 'hearing ear' because Egyptians believe that their gods and goddesses could ear and reply to their prayers. 



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