Queen Hatshepsut ruled Egypt as regent for 7 years after the death of her husband Pharaoh Thutmose II, and then took the title of Pharaoh herself, ruling for another 14 years. During her reign, Egypt prospered through peaceful trade with other countries and construction of temples and monuments. The document provides background on Hatshepsut and outlines for a proposed dramatic production about how she became Pharaoh.

1. Mohamed Mohamed

2. Hatshepsut
Born 1507 BC.
Queen of Egypt, wife of Pharaoh Thutmose II.
Ruled as Regent for the infant heir to the throne,
Thutmose III, for about 7 years when her
husband died in 1479 BC.
Assumed the title of Pharaoh at about 1472 BC
and ruled for another 14 years.
Under her rule, Egypt prospered:
No wars were waged against other countries
Greater trade with other countries was established
Many temples and monuments were built

3. Genre:
Historic Drama
Vision Statement:
When Pharaoh Thutmose II dies before
his heir is old enough to rule on his
own, Queen Hatshepsut must rule as
Regent until the young Thutmose III is
ready to become king.
After 7 years as Regent, Hatshepsut
decides to declare herself Pharaoh and
rules for 14 more years. Why she
decided to do this… and why the real
heir to the throne allowed it… has been
a mystery… until now!

4. Giza, Ancient Egypt
1479 BC

5. As Regent:
Linen dress and shawl
Beaded Collar & Bracelets
Corded belt
Wig
Sandals
Vulture head-dress

6. As Pharaoh
Crown
Male Robes & jewels
False Beard
Crook & whip

7. Temple Exteriors
Temple Interiors
Palace Interiors
Palace Gardens
Nile waterscapes

8. Ancient Egyptian Music –
Pharaoh Rameses II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=vslsS-Uu5x4&list=RDvslsS-
Uu5x4#t=2

9. Sound of crackling fire – to be
used for torches. This sound will
be subdued when the torches are
out of sight, but louder as anyone
approaches the light.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=0fYL_qiDYf0
Flickering light to simulate torch-
light can be seen just outside the
throne room door.

10. Thrones – Should be:
Ornate
Gold colored
Painted decorations:
Depictions of royal family
Depictions Egyptian gods
Use of reds, greens, yellows,
oranges, blues, and purples

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