The ancient Egyptians defied expectations with their progressive approach to gender equality, as women held the powerful title of Pharaoh at least 18 times, and went on to occupy roles such as doctor, tutor, prime minister, and priestess long before it was considered feasible.
Egypt's Lost Queens
The ancient Egyptians were a society that defied common assumptions about sexual equality, with women holding positions of great power and influence, including 18 instances of a female Pharaoh, as well as female doctors, tutors, prime ministers, and priestesses.
