The Greatest Queens of Egypt | Sobekneferu • Hatshepsut • Nefertiti

Sobekneferu became the first official female pharaoh in ancient Egyptian history after a succession crisis threatened to end the Middle Kingdom’s golden age. She was one of about a dozen women to ever rule Egypt during its 3,000 year history! Sobekneferu Biography 1830 BC - 1802 BC The First Female Pharaoh Ancient Egypt Documentary Hatshepsut was a powerful ancient Egyptian pharaoh during the 15th century BC who expanded her empire’s trade routes and constructed one of ancient Egypt’s greatest architectural wonders. Hatshepsut’s long and prosperous reign made her one of the most successful pharaohs in history! Hatshepsut Biography 1508 BC - 1458 BC The Greatest Female Pharaoh Ancient Egypt Documentary Nefertiti was a powerful and influential figure during a time of profound cultural upheaval. She even rose to the rank of co-pharaoh and eventually sole pharaoh of Egypt. Her beautiful and elegant limestone bust has rendered her one of the most iconic figures from the ancient world! Nefertiti Biography 1370 BC - 1330 BC The Most Hated Female Pharaoh Ancient Egypt Documentary __________________________________ History Explained Videos (Chronological Order) Narmer | The First Pharaoh Ancient Egypt | 3100 BC Imhotep | The First Pyramid Builder Ancient Egypt | 2650 BC Sargon | The Greatest King of Akkad Ancient Mesopotamia | 2300 BC Sobekneferu | The First Female Pharaoh Ancient Egypt | 1800 BC Hammurabi | The First Emperor of Babylon Ancient Mesopotamia | 1750 BC Hatshepsut | The Greatest Female Pharaoh Ancient Egypt | 1470 BC Thutmose III | The Deadliest Pharaoh Ancient Egypt | 1450 BC Amenhotep III | The Wealthiest Pharaoh Ancient Egypt | 1370 BC Akhenaten | The Most Hated Pharaoh Ancient Egypt | 1350 BC Nefertiti | The Most Hated Female Pharaoh Ancient Egypt | 1340 BC Ramses the Great | The Greatest Pharaoh Ancient Egypt | 1250 BC Lycurgus | The Lawgiver of Sparta Ancient Greece | 750 BC Ashurbanipal | The Cruelest King of Assyria Ancient Mesopotamia | 650 BC Nebuchadnezzar | The Greatest King of Babylon Ancient Mesopotamia | 600 BC Draco | The Lawgiver of Athens Ancient Greece | 600 BC Cyrus the Great | The Greatest King of Persia Achaemenid Empire | 550 BC Cambyses II | The First Persian Pharaoh Achaemenid Empire | 530 BC __________________________________ Video Credits Editor: Christopher Geman Writer: Christopher Geman Narrator: Christian H. Miles Artist: Carlos Jaramillo Music: “The Middle East“ - Alexi Action Music: “Where Kings Walk“ - Jon Sumner Music: “Fallen Eagles“ - Jon Sumner Carlos Jaramillo’s ArtStation __________________________________ Contact Email: @ All images by Christopher Geman, found in the public domain, or used under fair use guidelines. __________________________________ If you enjoy this video, please like & share it. 👍 Share your opinions in the comments below. 💬 Subscribe and press the bell for new videos. 🔔 __________________________________ #History #Biography #Documentary