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Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh
Publisher: Antenna Audio Inc. Author: de Young Museum of Art Audio lenght: 54 min.
Let Antenna Audio guide you on a tour of objects from Egypt's early Middle Kingdom, a golden age of art and creativity. This inaugural exhibition at the de Young Museum's new $202-million building tells the story of the enigmatic female pharaoh, Hatshepsut.Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh will guide you through some of the most beautiful treasures to come out of ancient Egypt. You'll learn about the female pharaoh who co-ruled this kingdom with her young nephew, Tuthmosis III, for almost 20 years, only to have him attempt to erase her name from history. Join experts from the Fine Arts Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and U.C. Berkeley as they explore the intriguing mystery behind Hatshepsut's banishment and provide insight into her rule. This story, along with commentary on the objects on display, will give you a real sense of what this period of Egyptian history was like.
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