Hatshepsut Found: The Biggest Egyptology Discovery Since King Tutankhamen

Those interested in ancient Egyptian history will be delighted at the latest news in the field of Egyptology. Experts carrying out work in Egypt believe they have discovered the mummy of the legendary Hatshepsut, the most well known female pharaoh, reports the BBC.

If Egyptologists are correct their discovery will be the most impressive and celebrated find since the tomb of the famous Tutankhamen was discovered 85 years ago.

Dr. Zahi Hawass made the announcement about the discovery of Hatshepsut to a room full of excited journalists in Cairo. Hawass is the head of antiquities in Egypt.

For many years there has been numerous discussion about the mystery of Hatshepsut. Experts was been searching for the mummy in hopes that is would give them clues to how the female pharaoh died and why she disappeared. This discovery is extremely significant to finding more pieces of the puzzle.

Dr. Hawass told ITV news, "The discovery of the Hatshepsut mummy is one of the most important finds in the history of Egypt. Her reign during the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt was a prosperous one, yet mysteriously she was erased from Egyptian history. Our hope is that this mummy will help she light on this mystery and one the mysterious nature of her death."

History says that Hatshepsut was the second female pharaoh to have ruled Egypt. It is thought that her reign lasted for around 15 years, from 1473 to 1458 BC. Her rise to power was the result of her husband and also her half-brother, Tuthmosis II's death. The baby son of Tuthmosis II, Tuthmosis III, was next in line to rule but was still far to young. As a result Hatshepsut took the role of regent and managed to become pharaoh herself.