Queen Shanakdakheto
the story of Queen Shanakdakheto's life
The Queen's Life
Queen Shanakdakheto was the Ethiopian queen in 332 BC, she was known for her infamous stand against Alexander the great during her reign. She was the first female ruler and enjoyed a rare and powerful position for any woman of this period. When she died she was put in a tomb for a sign of respect because she was the queen, then put in a pyramid to begin her after life.
Queen Shanakdakheto
Queen Shanakdakheto carved into stone
Queen Shanakdakheto
Queen Shanakdakheto molded face
Queen Shanakdakheto
Queen Shanakdakheto soldiers