Queen Hatchepsut (1507–1458 BC), the first female pharaoh in Egypt, came to the throne in 1478 BC.
As a woman, Hatshepsut defied the norm by being pharaoh,
a position that had only been held by males.
The temple was an impressive monument that allowed the posthumous worship of Hatshepsut, and conveyed the greatness of this female pharaoh.