Queen Hatshepsut

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Queen Hatshepsut, considered by many to be one of the most successful pharaohs of all time. She served as queen alongside her husband, Thutmose II. After his death, she took upon herself the role of pharaoh, thus becoming the first female pharaoh in Egyptian history. She ruled peacefully and played a huge role in increasing trade for Egypt. However, until 2007, no one knew the whereabouts of her body. A group led by Zahi Hawass discovered her body in the Valley of the Kings, tomb KV-60. Conducting countless CT scans and investigations, they finally discovered the probable reason behind the queen’s death. Hatshepsut had many diseases, some contributing to her death and some not. Hawass and his crew found evidence of arthritis, diabetes, and