The female pharaoh who ruled Egypt and expanded trade during her reign was Hatshepsut, who reigned from approximately 1479 to 1458 BCE. She is one of the few women to hold the title of pharaoh and is known for her ambitious building projects, including her mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari. Hatshepsut established extensive trade networks, most notably with Punt, which brought wealth and exotic goods to Egypt. Her reign marked a period of prosperity and stability, and she was portrayed in art and inscriptions as a powerful ruler. Hatshepsut's legacy remains significant in the history of ancient Egypt.