Hatshepsut-Egypt's Female Pharaoh-Reigns Supreme at New de Young Museum From: The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs | Date: January 1, 2006| Author: Pasquini, Elaine | Copyright American Educational Trust Jan/Feb 2006. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

More than 3,000 years after reigning as Egypt's powerful female pharaoh, Hatshepsut still fascinates her 21st century admirers, including Consul General Abderahman Salaheldin. "Hatshepsut was a symbol of empowerment of women," the Egyptian diplomat told journalists and photographers at the Oct. 12 press preview of "Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh." The blockbuster show, featuring some 260 objects from 23 museums, is the major inaugural exhibition at San Francisco's new de Young museum, whic...

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