My stepmother/aunt was my regent until she declared herself pharaoh in 1473 since I was too young to rule. I was a successful general (the Napoleon of ancient Egypt), an acclaimed athlete, historian, and architect. Twenty years after the death of my stepmother/aunt, my son and I attempted to remove her image and name from historical and pharaonic records. Statues were smashed and her cartouches and images were chiseled off stone walls that were visible and accessible. Many questioned our motives. Was I trying to prevent a dangerous precedent of a successful female king in Egyptian history? Or was I trying to return her to a queen regent position, claiming all her achievements as mine? Lastly, was I helping my son to ensure his elevation to pharaoh when I died, contributing her accomplishments to him? Who am I?
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-Material Contributed by Sue Roberts
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