https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-mark-may-point-to-one-of-history-s-first-female-kingsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-mark-may-point-to-one-of-history-s-first-female-kingshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-mark-may-point-to-one-of-history-s-first-female-kings#u104295Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:11:12 +0000Researchers are using a 72-year-old photograph of ancient hieroglyphics to investigate whether Meretneith was one of Egypt's first female pharaohs. The evidence centers on a lavish tomb where Meretneith's name appears written in the same manner as a pharaoh. This analysis suggests she may have ruled Egypt approximately 5,000 years ago, potentially redefining the known timeline of female leadership in the early dynasties of ancient Egypt.Why it mattersDetermining the status of early Egyptian queens helps historians understand the evolution of political power in the ancient world. Mere