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  1. 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 …

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

    Dec 29, 2025 · 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, …

  3. Pharaohs - National Geographic Society

    Mar 19, 2024 · 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. Pharaoh of Egypt - World History Encyclopedia

    Nov 28, 2018 · 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. The Pharaohs: Their Stories, Their Power, and Their Influence on ...

    Sep 19, 2024 · 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, …

  8. ODYSSEY/Egypt/People - Michael C. Carlos Museum

    The ruler of ancient Egypt was called pharaoh . Pharaohs were looked upon as more than rulers. They were gods chosen to lead the people and maintain order, and provided an important link between the …

  9. 15 Essential Egyptian Pharaohs Who Shaped Ancient Egypt

    Nov 6, 2025 · While every Pharaoh was important as a link in a mighty chain, some were more powerful than others and left a greater mark on the history of ancient Egypt. Meet the 15 most important …

  10. List of pharaohs - Wikipedia

    The title "pharaoh" is used for those rulers of Ancient Egypt who ruled after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by Narmer during the Early Dynastic Period, approximately 3100 BC.