From: Sokar949@msn.com   
      
   Some historical reference to this movie is needed. Although it is dedicated   
   to Queen Hatshepsut (Mirror, Mirror on the Magician's Wall, who has the   
   fairest daughter of them all.), I would like to thank the 12 Dynasty Kingdom   
   for their part in this wonderful and beautiful movie:   
      
   The 12 th Kingdom: May your resurrection in the highest of heavens bring you   
   peace and knowledge in the glory of your resurrection here on earth and in   
   the eternal.   
      
      
      
   Love and Kisses,   
      
   Zoë Starbucket   
      
      
      
      
      
   Born in the 15th century BC, Hatshepsut, daughter of Tuthmose I and Aahmes,   
   both of royal lineage, was the favorite of their three children. When her   
   two brothers died, she was in the unique position to gain the throne upon   
   the death of her father. To have a female pharaoh was unprecedented, and   
   probably most definitely unheard of as well. When Tuthmose I passed away,   
   his son by the commoner Moutnofrit, Tuthmose II, technically ascended the   
   throne. For the few years of his reign, however, Hatshepsut seems to have   
   held the reins. From markings on his mummy, archaeologists believe Tuthmose   
   II had a skin disease, and he died after ruling only three or four years.   
   Hatshepsut, his half sister and wife, had produced no offspring with him   
   (her daughter Nefrure was most likely the daughter of her lover Senmut),   
   although he had sired a son through the commoner Isis. This son, Tuthmose   
   III, was in line for the throne, but due to his age Hatshepsut was allowed   
   to reign as queen dowager.   
      
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