Courtesy of Ann Macy Roth
Courtesy of Ann Macy Roth
King Hatshepsut and the Powerful Women of the Early New Kingdom
The beginning of ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom, sometimes also called its Empire Age, was marked by unprecedented military activity, a royal family closely knit by intermarriage, and the political and religious influence of the king’s mothers, sisters, wives, and daughters. Explore the lives and influence of some of the most powerful women from this era, including Queen Ahmes-Nefertari, the first to hold the title God’s Wife of Amun; and her granddaughter Hatshepsut, who became ruler of all Egypt after the death of her husband.
Ann Roth, clinical professor of Art History and Hebrew and Judaic Studies; director, Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Studies Program, New York University
Course Packages
Purchase a ticket package for the full four-session “Icons of Power: Art and Identity in Ancient Egypt” course. Please note that this option is not available after the date of the first session.
Assistive listening system
Wheelchair accessible
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