A century-old mummy has recently been identified as the remains of Pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut.

A century-old mummy has recently been identified as the remains of Pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut.

The mummified remains of Queen Hatshepsu

Hatshepsut was the widowed queen of Pharaoh Thutmose II and became regent after his death in 1479 BC. According to tradition, she ruled on behalf of her stepson, Thutmose III, until he came of age.

Mummy of Thutmose II - Egypt Museum

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