Why Did Ancient Egyptians Shatter Pharaoh Hatshepsut’s Statues? The Chilling Truth Revealed
“This is quite surprising, because rather than being driven by hatred and animosity (as was previously assumed), the destruction of Hatshepsut’s statues seems to have been motivated by pragmatic and ritualistic reasons,” Wong said.
“Unlike the other rulers, Hatshepsut did suffer a program of persecution, and its wider political implications cannot be overstated,” Wong clarified. “Yet, there is room for a more nuanced understanding of Thutmose III’s actions, which were perhaps driven by ritual necessity rather than outright antipathy.”
After reading about the real reason behind the damaged Hatshepsut statues, learn about the discovery of her husband Thutmose II’s tomb. Then, read about the independent female rulers who made history without a husband.
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