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All about Queen Hatshepsut: (an exclusive interview between Queen Hatshepsut and Fiona...)
The interview with Queen Hatshepsut: Q's asked by Fiona and (most) answers from the Queen.
(Me) Ok, Queen Hatshepsut. Let's get started. This is going to be a great interview. Oh, I'm so exited! Are you exited? Everyone will love this interview. I hope it gets me a good grade. You're lucky you don't get graded. I wonder why...(I'm rudely interrupted by Hatshepsut)
(Hatshepsut) Quit blabbering already. You're already on my nerves. Why did I agree to do this interview? Also, yes, I am exited...FOR THIS TO BE OVER. Then I could back to wonderfully ruling the kingdom I am making great. Oh, I am so much better than all the pharaohs before me...(interrupted by Fiona)
(Me) I can't believe I was interrupted for blabbering!
(Hatshepsut) Just get started!!!
Q: When were you born?
A: I was born in circa 1508 B.C.
Q: When were you married, to who, and why?
A: I was married at the age of twelve to my half brother, Thutmose II, because my father died and I was destined to be Queen.
Q: How come you became pharaoh when usually only men are pharaoh?
A: When my husband died, my nephew, Thutmose III, was too young to rule, so I claimed the role of pharaoh while being regent to Thutmose III.
Q: How come you wore clothes made for a male pharaoh and a beard?
A: I wanted to show my authority and prove that I was a good ruler so the citizens would accept me.
Q: What would you consider your greatest achievement and what are known for?
A: Well, I believe that every single one of my accomplishments are great. One of them is the Djeser-djeseru ("holiest of holy places"). It is dedicated to Amon. I also made a pair of red granite obelisks, which is at the Temple of Amon at Karnak. Those are both known because of their dedication to Amon and their magnificence. Another thing I did was make one notable trading expedition to Punt. It is known because the ships that left returned with gold, ivory and myrrh trees. Oh! I almost forgot, I also made the temple of Deir el-Bahri, which is located in western Thebes.
Q: What can you tell me about your personal life?
A: Well, excuse me! It is called personal life for a reason. That reason is that it is PERSONAL! So, don't go about sticking your nose in everyone's business.
(Me) Fine! I will answer that question myself!
Queen Hatshepsut's father was King Thutmose I and her mother was Queen Ahmose. Hatshepsut was expected to be Queen later on. When Hatshepsut's married her half brother, Thutmose II, she became Queen. They ruled together for about fifteen years until her husband died. When he died, Hatshepsut became a widow. She was about 30 years old at the time. Hatshepsut had a daughter, Neferure, but no sons. She claimed the role of pharaoh when being regent to the only male air, Thutmose III, that was too young to be pharaoh. Hatshepsut was able to make an easy transition from Queen to Pharaoh because she was able to recruit supporters that had been favored officials to her father. One of Hatshepsut's most important advisors was Senenmut who was among the Queen's servants and is believed by some to have also been her lover.
(Me) There! I don't need you to answer that question!
(Hatshepsut) How did you know all that?!!! If you know so much about me, why are you making me do this interview?
(Me) Let's get on with it!
(Hatshepsut) Answer me this instant you-...
Q: How do you think you have impacted Egypt?
A: Under my rule, Egypt is prospering. All the other rulers in my dynasty were interested in conquering new lands. I am not. I am more interested in ensuring economic prosperity and building/restoring monuments throughout Egypt and Nubia.
(Me) Thanks, Queen Hatshepsut for your time. I must be going now. See you around!
(Hatshepsut) Oh, I hope she doesn't mean that! I would hate to see her again. She was so annoying and nosy... I'll be praying to the gods tonight that I never see her again...
(Me) How rude! Also, I actually didn't mean that. I wouldn't want to spend another second with you. You call me annoying and nosy, well you're full of yourself and UGLY!
(Hatshepsut) GUARDS!!! Seize this lying devil! She called ME ugly!
(Guards) I can see her point...
(Hatshepsut) You dare insult me!!!
(Me) I think I should leave now...
More about the Queen (the Q's I couldn't ask her):
Queen Hatshepsut died in circa 1458 B.C. After her death, when
Thutmose III became pharaoh, he is believed to have erased her inscriptions and tried to eradicate Queen Hatshepsut's memory.
Thutmose III became pharaoh, he is believed to have erased her inscriptions and tried to eradicate Queen Hatshepsut's memory.