Mistress of Peace

Hatshepsut was one of ancient Egypt’s most successful and visionary rulers. She reigned as pharaoh during a time of peace and prosperity, focusing on art, architecture, and trade rather than war. Her greatest legacy is the Mortuary Temple of Deir el-Bahari, a vast monument carved into the cliffs of western Thebes, built to honor her reign and her divine connection to Amun-Ra. In the Book of the Dead, the themes of renewal and harmony that shaped her reign echo in the soul’s journey toward eternal life. Hatshepsut represents leadership grounded in creation, beauty, and balance — the power to build rather than conquer.