Stele of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III
This New Kingdom stele belongs to the age of co-rule: Hatshepsut and her stepson Thutmose III. Their royal names (cartouches) appear in the text, which ties kingly power to temple cult. The carving is economical—even lines, shallow relief, careful signs—so the stone reads like a public decree. It is history written in formula: gods acknowledged, rulers named, order affirmed.
Why This Artwork Is Important
- Links two of Egypt's pivotal 18th-Dynasty rulers.
What to Look For
- Royal cartouches set off within the text.
- Winged sun-disk or protective sign at the top band.
- Even, shallow hieroglyph cutting across limestone.
Fun Fact
Hatshepsut ruled as 'king,' adopting male titles while remaining female.
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