Misterul unui faraon din Egiptul antic, dezlegat de o fotografie neclara, veche de 80 de ani

A black-and-white photograph from 80 years ago has helped researchers decipher a seal impression over 5,000 years old, suggesting Meretneith was an early queen of ancient Egypt. She lived during the first dynasty and may have ruled before other known female pharaohs. After her husband’s death, she likely took charge as their son was too young. Initial evidence of her role emerged in 1900, and further discoveries in the following decades fueled debates among Egyptologists. Recent digital analysis by Sue Kelly and Crystal Miller clarified hieroglyphs linked to her name, but disputes remain regarding the interpretation of symbols. Their study indicates Meretneith's significant role, yet her exact position is still debated, potentially marking her as the first female pharaoh long before Hatshepsut and Sobekneferu.