Taousert was a queen-pharaoh of the XIXth dynasty of egypt, who ruled at a troubled time in Egyptian history. She was first the wife of the pharaoh Seti II, then regent for his young successor Siptah. Eventually, she became a pharaoh in her own right, marking a period of transition to XXe dynasty.
Regent for Siptah
After the death of Seti II, his successor Siptah was still very young and Tausert was appointed as regent to govern Egypt in his name. Siptah suffered from health problems and died young, leaving the throne vacant.
The ascension to the throne
Upon Siptah's death, Tausert claimed the throne for herself and assumed the title of pharaoh. She was one of the few women to assume this position in ancient Egyptian history, joining the ranks of Hatshepsut et Cleopatra.
Her reign was brief, probably lasting less than ten years, and she appears to have had to deal with internal strife and economic problems. Nevertheless, Taousert succeeded in maintaining the stability of the country during this difficult period.
Works and Achievements
As pharaoh, Taousert ordered the construction of several monuments and left his mark on Egyptian architecture. In particular, she had the temple of Karnak and undertook restoration work in other temples.
His tomb, KV14 in the Valley of the Kings, is one of the largest and most lavishly decorated of the period. It was originally designed for Seti II, but Taousert enlarged and decorated it for herself. Later, the tomb was reused by Pharaoh Sethnakht, founder of the XXe dynasty.
The end of his reign and his legacy
The end of Taousert's reign is shrouded in mystery. It is possible that it was overthrown by a rebellion led by Sethnakht, who then founded the XXe dynasty. However, the exact details of these events remain unclear.
Tausert's legacy lies in her role as a female pharaoh and guardian of stability during a troubled time in Egyptian history. His reign marked the end of the XIXth dynasty and the transition to XXe dynasty, which saw the emergence of pharaohs such as Ramesses III. Tausert is also an outstanding example of women's ability to assume roles of power and government in ancient Egypt.
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