She was a feminist with a vengeance, and called herself KING Hatshepsut, and stated that she was a god and as such was entitled to worship and obedience. What is more, she made it stick! Since she could not lead her armies in person, she pursued the ways of peace, and the troubled land had rest and prospered. Some of the greatest building operations of the ancient world were begun and finished under her direction and patronage.
Plate 13
Detailed study of outside and inside of anthropoid coffin. Note voluminous record
Outside, or rectangular coffin also covered with writing and records
Plate 14
