role of pharaoh
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A look at the role of the Pharaoh in Ancient EgyptTRANSCRIPT
Leader of Ancient Egypt
Put someone in charge of monitoring the distribution of water.
8,000 years ago, before the Pyramids, before the Sphinx, before the Pharaohs... everyone was using the Nile waters but there were always arguments over who had the rights to use it.
What type of arguments might they have been having?
Can you suggest a solution to this problem?
Over time the position became more and more important. Eventually it developed
into the role that we now call Pharaoh
Deshret – The Red Crown of Lower Egypt
Hedjet– The White Crown of Upper Egypt
Look at the Pharaoh on the left
PSCHENT – The Double Crown
Pharaoh means, "Great House." In ancient Egypt, the Pharaoh had
many roles in his kingdom. He watched over the law courts and
was the chief of the temples. He was an army leader and controlled
trade expeditions. He supervised the water system and
stored the grain.
Ancient Egyptians believed that each living pharaoh was a living god.
They believed that each pharaoh was the human form of Horus.
The pharaohs where very important to Egypt because they pleased their gods so good fortune would come to Egypt.
The pharaohs were transported from place to place on a chair carried by servants.
There were many items which stood for kingship:
Crowns, which were headdresses with jewels, stood for "Supreme Rank."
False beards, which were worn by kings and queens, symbolized royal authority.
The sceptre also meant royal authority and was carried by kings and queens.
First, the pharaoh would go to the temple to please and pray to their god.
Next, the pharaoh would hear his daily news from his trusted vizier.
Then, the pharaoh would check the architectures which were built by his servants and officials.
Finally, if the pharaoh had extra leisure time, he would be entertained by his servants, or spend time with his wife.