The Two Princesses Neferurê and Meryê-Hatshepsut

Abstract

This study addresses both princesses Neferurê and Meryrê-Hatshepsut, daughters of King Thutmosis II during the Eighteenth Dynasty. Based on historical records, Queen Hatshepsut was certainly the mother of Princess Neferurê, but opinions differed about the lineage of Princess Meryrê-Hatshepsut. The study is based on surveying the two princesses, their common titles and their meaning and significance, way to live, their inscriptions, and finally their death and burial.