Why did hatshepsut encourage trade?

Answer 1

In terms of trade, Hatshepsut was not blind to the need of bolstering Egypt's economy' and indeed, the Punt expedition is but the climax of her consistent trading enterprises with Lebanon, Crete, Syria, West Africa, South Africa, Aswan and the reopening of mines in Mt. Sinai. She traded Ivory, gold, silver and other goods for eating.

Answer 2

hatshepsut encouraged trade by sending people in northern Egypt

Answer 3

Hatshepsut sent people far North to Rome and Greece.

This was how she expanded trade.

Answer 4

to get different products

Answer 5

She sent Egyptian traders south to trade with the kingdom of Punt on the red sea and north to trade with the people of Asia Minor and Greece.