What was Queen Sobekneferu known for?

Reign. Sobekneferu was one of the few women that ruled in Egypt, and the first to adopt the full royal titulary, distinguishing herself from prior female rulers. At the time of her accession, the Middle Kingdom was in decline. The peak of the Middle Kingdom is attributed to Senusret III and Amenemhat III.

How many female pharaohs were there?

And while the c15th-century BC Hatshepsut ruled as a pharaoh in her own right, she is still often regarded as the exception that proves the rule – even though the evidence suggests there were at the very least seven female pharaohs, including Nefertiti and the great Cleopatra.

Who was the first female pharaoh?

Hatshepsut
According to custom, Hatshepsut began acting as Thutmose III’s regent, handling affairs of state until her stepson came of age. Did you know? Hatshepsut was only the third woman to become pharaoh in 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history, and the first to attain the full power of the position.

What was the reign of Queen Sobeknefru?

Sobeknefru had a very brief reign of 4 years (she may have actually been co-regent with Amenemhet IV ), she has been identified with a pyramid near Dahshur (with similar problems about truly identifying the pyramid with her as with identifying Amenemhet IV and his pyramid).

What did Queen Sobekneferu wear on her head?

Statues from the reign of Sobekneferu have only partially survived. A statue from the louvre shown an inetresting mix of female and male characteristics. The head is missing, but Queen Sobekneferu clearly wore a nemes headress. She is depicted as wearing a female dress, but she wore a kilt as usually worn by pharaohs over the top of it.

What was the name of Sobekneferu’s sister?

Sobekneferu had an older sister named Neferuptah, who was the intended heir. Neferuptah’s name was enclosed in a cartouche and she had her own pyramid at Hawara. Neferuptah died at an early age, however, allowing Sobekneferu to be next in line.

Why was Queen Sobeknefru named after a crocodile?

Shedet was a cult that worshiped the crocodile god Sobek, so it is possible that the priests of this old local deity backed her bid for the throne. This could also explain her break with tradition by assuming a crocodile name as a pharaoh for the first time.