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  1. Etymology

    The word pharaoh ultimately derives from the Egyptian compound pr ꜥꜣ, */ˌpaɾuwˈʕaʀ/ "great house", written with the … See more

    Pharaoh - Wikipedia

    • Pharaoh is the vernacular term often used for the monarchs of ancient Egypt, who ruled from the First Dynasty (c. 3150 BCE) until the annexation of Egypt by the Roman Republic in 30 BCE. However, regardless of gender, "king" was the term used most frequently by the ancient Egyptians for their monarchs through the middle of the Eighteenth Dynasty during the N… See more

    First monarchNarmer or Menes (by tradition)
    Last monarchNectanebo II (native; 343 BCE) · Caesarion (officeholder; 30 BCE) · Maximinus Daza (to be called pharaoh; CE 314)
    Formationc. 3150 BCE
    Functions

    As a central figure of the state, the pharaoh was the obligatory intermediary between the gods and humans. To the former, he ensured the proper performance of rituals in the temples; to the latter, he guaranteed agricultural … See more

    Regalia

    Sceptres and staves were a general symbol of authority in ancient Egypt. One of the earliest royal scepters was discovered in the tomb of Khasekhemwy in Abydos. Kings were also known to carry a staff, and Anedjib is … See more

     
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  2. List of pharaohs - Wikipedia

    57 rows · A dynamic list of rulers of Ancient Egypt from the unification of Upper …

     
  3. Pharaoh | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

  4. 25 Famous Pharaohs | Great Pharaohs Of Ancient Egypt

    Djoser was a pharaoh of the 3rd Dynasty during the Old Kingdom. He built the Step Pyramid as part of his funeral complex at Saqqara.Djoser started it as a 200’ square stone mastaba (type of tomb) with sloped sides. When finished, the …

  5. Pharaoh - World History Encyclopedia

  6. Top 10 Greatest Pharaohs in Ancient Egypt - Ancient …

    Mar 14, 2024 · Learn about the most influential and famous pharaohs of ancient Egypt, from Hatshepsut to Xerxes I. Discover their achievements, legacies, and controversies in this comprehensive list.

  7. list of pharaohs of ancient Egypt - Encyclopedia …

    Oct 26, 2024 · Learn about the kings of ancient Egypt from the Predynastic period to the Roman period, with their regnal years and dynasties. Find out the names, dates, and achievements of the pharaohs, including female rulers and historical …

  8. The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

  9. Pharaohs - Education | National Geographic Society

  10. Pharaohs Portal | Britannica

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