Hatshepsut

About Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut was a significant figure in ancient Egyptian history, reigning as a female pharaoh during the Eighteenth Dynasty, from approximately 1479 to 1458 BCE. Her reign is notable not for military conquest but for establishing extensive trade networks and monumental building projects, including the mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari. This focus on trade and architecture cemented her position, leading to her #527 ranking in MIT's Historical Popularity Index, reflecting a substantial historical impact across millennia.

In the modern digital landscape, Hatshepsut receives 555K annualized Wikipedia views in 2025, placing her attention gap at approximately 1x-suggesting her online notice aligns reasonably well with her historical importance score. While this represents a steady presence, it is worth noting the comparison pool, where figures like P. J. Abdul Kalam (Importance #990) garner 2.4M views. Conversely, extremely important figures like Edward VI of England (Importance #122) receive far less attention at only 119K views.

Despite her overall stable rating, there is evidence of declining current interest, as her 2025 momentum shows a notable -24% drop between Q1 and Q3, even as the Year-over-Year change remains positive at +4.6%.