- Pharaoh - Wikipedia
The Pharaoh[a] was the monarch of ancient Egypt The title came into use from the Eighteenth Dynasty onwards and was subsequently attributed to all the previous kings of Egypt Before this Pharaoh was a term that meant more of the kings' administration
- Pharaoh | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica
Pharaoh, originally, the royal palace in ancient Egypt The word came to be used metonymically for the Egyptian king under the New Kingdom (starting in the 18th dynasty, 1539–1292 BCE), and by the 22nd dynasty (c 945–c 730 BCE) it had been adopted as an epithet of respect
- Pharaohs - National Geographic Society
As ancient Egyptian rulers, pharaohs were both the heads of state and the religious leaders of their people The word “ pharaoh ” means “Great House,” a reference to the palace where the pharaoh resides While early Egyptian rulers were called “kings,” over time, the name “ pharaoh ” stuck
- The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs
Pharaohs were the god kings of ancient Egypt who ruled between 3150 B C and 30 B C (when Rome conquered Egypt) Each time a new family took control of the throne, a new kingdom began in the history of this fascinating nation
- Pharaoh of Egypt - World History Encyclopedia
Early ancient Egypt was ruled by kings, and only from the New Kingdom period (c 1570 - c 1069 BCE) did the title of ' pharaoh ' appear Considered a god on earth and the supreme ruler of his people, a pharaoh was one of the most powerful rulers of any ancient civilization
- Pharaoh - New World Encyclopedia
The pharaoh was Egypt's supreme ruler, governing by royal decree through his vizier over a system of 42 districts or nomes In spiritual affairs, the pharaohs were generally believed to be the incarnations of the god Horus during their lives and became one with Osiris in death
- Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs - World History Edu
The Pharaoh was both a civil and religious leader, serving as an intermediary between gods and people, enacting laws, commanding the military, and maintaining Maat (order and justice)
- The Pharaohs: Their Stories, Their Power, and Their Influence on . . .
The Pharaohs of ancient Egypt were not merely rulers; they were the embodiment of the nation’s identity, culture, and spirituality Their significance extended far beyond political governance, influencing every aspect of Egyptian life
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