Get to know role of women in ancient Egyptian civilization

Women enjoyed great positions in the ancient Egyptian civilization, as they were able to reach the throne, the most famous of them are Hatshepsut, Nefertari, Cleopatra VII.

The ancient Egyptians certainly believed in the power and wisdom of female rulers as placing women in power was often the best protection for the patriarchy in times of uncertainty.

In the first dynasty (ca. 3000-2890 B.C.), Queen Merneith stepped into power on behalf of her young son when her husband King Djet died, , instead of allowing an uncle to serve as regent and manipulate his nephew, according to National Geographic.

In the 12th dynasty (ca. 1985-1773 B.C.), Neferusobek, the wife of the dead king, stepped forward to rule and guided Egypt.

In Dynasty 18 (ca. 1550-1295 B.C.), When the king died after only three years on the throne, a mere toddler became pharaoh; the boy’s aunt stepped into the breach, and the era of Hatshepsut began.

In Dynasty 18, when King Akhenaten foisted religious extremism upon his people, he made his wife Nefertiti his co-ruler.

In Dynasty 19 (1295-1186 B.C.), Queen Tawosret, was placed as regent for a boy and even allowed to rule as king after his death.