Probably the best known Female Pharaoh, she was the daughter of a Pharaoh, the wife of a Pharaoh, the co-Regent of a Pharaoh and then became Pharaoh herself. Click on the image to meet the woman who sent an expedition to Punt, rebuilt the Precint of Mut at Karnak Temple and erected the largest still standing Obelisk in Egypt today.

Princess, Great Royal Wife, Regent and Pharaoh. A granddaughter of Pharaoh Ramses II, she assumed the Throne after the death of her either her step-son or nephew and became the final ruler of the 19th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt.  

The Female Ptolemies ruled alongisde their male counterparts and were just as ruthless as the men. Stabbings, Beheadings, poisonings and enforced marriages and divorces! Click on the Image to visit the lives of these women. 

She married her half-brother, Pharaoh Amenemhat IV, but he died heirless. This left Pharaoh Sobekneferu with little option but to assume the role of Pharaoh. She ruled for approx. 4 years but did not remarry and subsequently had no heir herself. Click on the Image to learn more!