People often ask me, ‘well, it’s not really as exciting as Indiana Jones, now is it?’
I reply, ‘to an archaeologist, yes, it certainly is!’

— Zahi Hawass

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Hatshepsut Statue
Hatshepsut Statue

A red granite statue of Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut was a controversial woman who ruled as pharaoh during the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom. In her art, she was often depicted as a man in order to appear as a legitimate pharaoh. (Photo: Sandro Vannini) 

Further information: 
The Quest for Hatshepsut - Discovering the Mummy of Egypt's Greatest Female Pharaoh
Further information: 
Press Release - Identifying Hatshepsut's Mummy

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Egypt
30° 2' 26.0376" N, 31° 15' 21.9744" E

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