Some historical reference to this movie is needed. Although it is dedicated
to Queen Hatshepsut (Mirror, Mirror on the Magician's Wall, who has the
fairest daughter of them all.), I would like to thank the 12 Dynasty Kingdom
for their part in this wonderful and beautiful movie:

The 12 th Kingdom: May your resurrection in the highest of heavens bring you
peace and knowledge in the glory of your resurrection here on earth and in
the eternal.



Love and Kisses,

Zo� Starbucket





Born in the 15th century BC, Hatshepsut, daughter of Tuthmose I and Aahmes,
both of royal lineage, was the favorite of their three children. When her
two brothers died, she was in the unique position to gain the throne upon
the death of her father. To have a female pharaoh was unprecedented, and
probably most definitely unheard of as well. When Tuthmose I passed away,
his son by the commoner Moutnofrit, Tuthmose II, technically ascended the
throne. For the few years of his reign, however, Hatshepsut seems to have
held the reins. From markings on his mummy, archaeologists believe Tuthmose
II had a skin disease, and he died after ruling only three or four years.
Hatshepsut, his half sister and wife, had produced no offspring with him
(her daughter Nefrure was most likely the daughter of her lover Senmut),
although he had sired a son through the commoner Isis. This son, Tuthmose
III, was in line for the throne, but due to his age Hatshepsut was allowed
to reign as queen dowager.