Woman may have ruled ancient Egypt 5,000 years ago
nu.nl · 22 September 2026
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Archaeologists discovered evidence suggesting Meretneith, an early Egyptian queen, may have independently ruled ancient Egypt over 5,000 years ago. This finding pushes back the timeline for female leadership in Egypt by approximately 1,000 years compared to previous understandings. Researchers analysed her tomb and associated artifacts to determine she enjoyed a status equivalent to a ruler.
The team’s work offers new insights into the roles women held in the earliest stages of Egyptian civilization.
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