As ancient Egyptian rulers, pharaohs were both the heads of state and the religious leaders of their people. The word "pharaoh" means "Swell Business firm," a reference to the palace where the pharaoh resides. While early Egyptian rulers were chosen "kings," over fourth dimension, the name "pharaoh" stuck.

Equally the religious leader of the Egyptians, the pharaoh was considered the divine intermediary betwixt the gods and Egyptians. Maintaining religious harmony and participating in ceremonies were part of the pharaoh's role as head of the religion. As a statesman, the pharaoh fabricated laws, waged war, collected taxes, and oversaw all the state in Egypt (which was owned by the pharaoh).

Many scholars believe the outset pharaoh was Narmer, also called Menes. Though there is some debate amongst experts, many believe he was the first ruler to unite upper and lower Arab republic of egypt (this is why pharaohs agree the title of "lord of two lands"). Pharaohs were typically male person, although in that location were some noteworthy female person leaders, like Hatshepsut and Cleopatra. Hatshepsut, in particular, was a successful ruler, but many inscriptions and monuments about her were destroyed later her death—perhaps to stop time to come women from becoming pharaohs.

Afterwards their deaths, many pharaohs were entombed and surrounded by riches they were meant to utilize in the afterlife. Explorers and archaeologists have discovered these tombs and learned a great deal about ancient Egyptian guild from them. I very famous instance was in 1922 when archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Male monarch Tutankhamen, a pharaoh who died when he was only nineteen.

Pharaohs

Ancient Egyptians carved giant statues of Ramesses II and Nefertiti at the Temple of Nefertiti in Abu Simbel, Egypt.

afterlife

Noun

being post-obit decease.

archaeologist

Noun

person who studies artifacts and lifestyles of ancient cultures.

Cleopatra

Noun

(69-30 BCE) queen and last reigning pharaoh of ancient Egypt.

divine

Adjective

having to practice with a god.

entomb

Verb

place in a tomb, bury

harmony

Substantive

agreement or complementary clan of several parts.

Hatshepsut

Noun

(~1495-1458 BCE) Egyptian pharaoh.

inscription

Noun

record that has been cut, impressed, painted, or written on a hard surface.

intermediary

Noun

person or organization that serves as a mediator or go-betwixt for two other people or organizations.

Noun

ruler of ancient Egypt.

scholar

Noun

educated person.

statesmen

Noun

political figure

Tutankhamun

Noun

(1341-1323 BCE) Egyptian pharaoh.

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