Throughout ancient Egyptian history, there were few female rulers — allowing Hatshepsut to stand out as one of the most iconic leaders from this era.Hatshepsut was able to acquire unprecedented power for a woman of her time, and her unique leadership style allowed her to create a peaceful era in which relationships were built based on trade rather than war. Through her confidence and commitment to enacting change in tangible ways, Hatshepsut led Egypt through several of its most prominent building programs, including the Karnak temple complex and Amon-Re temple.