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Visit from an
Ancient Pharaoh
by Carolyn Clark
CAST:
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The Archaeologist
Archaeology Assistants:
Andrea, John, Karen, Roberto
Hatshepsut
Senemut (SEN uh mut)
Royal Guard (up to 4 students)
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Hatshepsut (hat SHEP soot) was the best known and most powerful female
pharaoh of Egypt. She came to the throne in 1503 b.c. when her husband,
Thutmose II, died. Her stepson, Thutmose III, was too young to accept the
responsibilities of being pharaoh, so Hatshepsut and Thutmose III ruled
together in name. However, the power of the throne belonged to Hatshepsut.
Before Hatshepsut became ruler, Egypt often conquered other nations in order
to gain wealth and power. How was Hatshepsuts reign different?
Play begins with The Archaeologist in the front as if lecturing before an
audience, assistants in background, sitting still in digging positions.
Hatshepsut and other ancient Egyptian characters are offstage.
Plays/Choral Readings
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Plays/Choral Readings
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Plays/Choral Readings
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Plays/Choral Readings
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THE END
After Hatshepsuts death in 1483 b.c., Thutmose III became the sole
pharaoh. He attempted to remove all traces of Hatshepsuts life and influence.
Unlike Hatshepsut, whose reign was mostly peaceful, Thutmose III became
known as one of the worlds first great generals. He returned to the idea of
gaining wealth and power through force. He led many military campaigns
and extended Egypts rule to the Euphrates River. Thutmose died in 1450 b.c.
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Plays/Choral Readings
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