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Meryt-Neith was an ancient Egyptian queen and possibly the first female pharaoh, ruling during the early Dynastic Period around 3000 BCE. She is often associated with the First Dynasty and is believed to have been the wife or mother of King Narmer, who is credited with unifying Egypt. Meryt-Neith held significant titles, including "great one of the house" and "mistress of the two lands," indicating her high status in Egyptian society. Her tomb, located at Abydos, is one of the earliest known royal burials, highlighting her importance in ancient Egyptian history.
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The female Pharaoh of ancient Egypt?
AnswerThe rulers of ancient Egypt, Pharaohs, were almost all men. The evidence for a few women Pharaohs is not clear. The following women are thought to have served as Pharaoh, or to have assumed the power of the Pharaoh as Regents:Meryt-Neith or Merytneith or Merneith First Dynasty (~3000 BC)Nimaethap or Ni-Maat-Heb Third DynastyKhentkaus Fourth DynastyWife of Djedkare-Izezi Fifth Dynasty\Ankhnesmeryre II or Ankhesenpepe II or Ankh-Meri-Ra Sixth DynastyNeithhikret or Nitocris or Neith-Iquerti or Nitokerty Sixth Dynasty (~2148-44 BCE)Sobeknefru or Neferusobek or Nefrusobek or Sebek-Nefru (Meryetre) Twelfth Dynasty (~1787-1783 BCE)Ashotep Eighteenth DynastyAhmose-Nefertari Eighteenth DynastyHatshepsut (Maatkare) Eighteenth Dynasty (~1472-1458 BCE)For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (About.com) indicated below.
Were the rulers of ancient Egypt always men?
Not true. Famous female pharaohs included Nefertiti and Cleopatra.
