Question

Whose reign lasted from 1478-1458 bce, was one of several female rulers in ancient egypt?

Answer 1

In this time period Egypt was ruled by its second female ruler in its history, her name was Maatkare Hatshepsut. She might have ruled together with her nephew Thumtose III at the beginning of her rule. She is famous for her expedition to Punt, and also building lots of temples and monuments. She ruled Egypt at the pick of its power.

Answer 2

Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. She was the second historically confirmed female pharaoh. She is generally regarded by Egyptologists as one of the most successful pharaohs, reigning longer than any other woman of an indigenous Egyptian dynasty.