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  1. Pharaoh - Wikipedia

    Pharaoh[a] was a title of the monarch of ancient Egypt from the 18 dynasty and onwards. The title was subsequently added to all the previous kings of Egypt. Before this Pharaoh was a term …

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

    Oct 9, 2025 · As a divine ruler, the pharaoh was the preserver of the god-given order, called maat. He owned a large portion of Egypt’s land and directed its use, was responsible for his people’s …

  3. 25 Famous Pharaohs | Great Pharaohs Of Ancient Egypt

    Here's a chronological list of the 25 most famous Egyptian pharaohs. Have a look here for a top 10 of the most famous pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Narmer was a pharaoh of the 1st Dynasty in …

  4. Pharaoh - World History Encyclopedia

    Sep 2, 2009 · The Pharaoh in ancient Egypt was the political and religious leader of the people and held the titles 'Lord of the Two Lands' and 'High Priest of Every Temple'.

  5. 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 …

  6. 15 Essential Egyptian Pharaohs Who Shaped Ancient Egypt

    Nov 6, 2025 · Egypt was ruled by the Pharaohs, who represented the divine on earth and ensured the prosperity of their people. Meet the 15 most important Pharaohs you should know.

  7. 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.

  8. Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt | Pharaoh.se

    The Bible only mention the names of four minor pharaohs of the Late Period, otherwise the kings of Egypt are simply known as Pharaoh. In antiquity, Greek historians who visited Egypt …

  9. List of pharaohs of ancient Egypt | Britannica

    Pharaohs were kings of ancient Egypt. Though the term pharaoh referring to the king was not used in ancient Egypt until the New Kingdom period (c. 1539–c. 1077 bce), it is now used for …

  10. 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 …