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Ancient people can become new discoveries. This week, scientists and archaeologists studied a body found in Egypt in 1903 and discovered that it is actually the mummy of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh. This finding is being called the biggest Egyptian discovery since Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922.

Queen Hatshepsut became Pharaoh when her husband Pharaoh Thutmose II passed away after 13 years of rule. Thutmose’s son, Thutmose III, was too young to take the throne so Hatshepsut was put in place as the regent – a temporary ruler. Even as Thutmose became old enough to take the throne, Hatshepsut declared herself the real Pharaoh and continued her rule.

During her reign, Hatshepsut commissioned hundreds of building projects. She was one of Egypt’s most productive builders. Almost every major museum in the world contains some works built during her reign.

Hatsheput was the first woman Pharaoh to take on the title as “King.” She is portrayed in many statues with masculine features, such as an attached false beard.

Hatshepsut ruled for over 20 years before her death. After her death, most records of her were erased–as revenge by her son from whom she stole the royal crown for those two decades — but now she has been rediscovered.