For nearly all of written history, men have held the majority of the top ruling positions in Africa.
However, their female counterparts held great positions as well.
A number of women rose to power and greatness in Africa and while at it led troops to victory and protected their land.
Business Insider SSA now takes a look at some of the continent's dynamic ancient queens:


Candace - The Empress of Ethiopia (332 BC)
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Candace is noted as being one of the strongest female military tacticians who had excellent skills at commanding a military.


It has been told that King Alexander pulled back his army from attempting to invade Ethiopia during 332 BC because of the fear of the great African Empress.






Queen Nefertiti (1292 BC to 1225 BC)
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Nefertiti was one of the most mysterious and powerful women in ancient Egypt.
She was best known for her painted sandstone bust, which was rediscovered in 1913 and became a global icon of feminine beauty and power.




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Pictures and other great queens are on the blog.