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One of the first people known to change their gender was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh

  • Jackie Lay
  • March 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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One of the first people known to change their gender was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh

NPR art director and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Hatshepsut, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest pharaohs in Egypt's history — but whose legacy was erased for over 3,000 years.

Originally published at NPR World

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