Monica Hanna
Dr Monica Hanna completed her undergraduate studies in Egyptology and Archaeological Chemistry at the American University in Cairo in 2004. Currently, she is an associate professor and the acting dean of the College of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Aswan, Egypt, where she has founded a BA programme specializing in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage. Her current research focuses on decolonizing archaeology, repatriation and restitution amongst methods for accessibility for the wider public to archaeology and heritage, with a particular interest in digital humanities.
Longest-reigning pharaoh (female)
Born c. 1508 BCE, Hatshepsut ("Foremost of Noblewomen") was the de facto ruler of Egypt for approximately 21 years between c. 1479 and 1458 BCE. She first acted as regent to her infant stepson (Thutmose III) then reigned in her own right as co-ruler from 1473 BCE until her death. The eldest daughter of 18th Dynasty king Thutmose I, Hatshepsut first became a queen on marrying her half-brother, Thutmose II, c. 1492 BCE. They had one daughter, Nefeure, but no sons.