rulers of Egypt were called Pharaohs.This name has Greek roots and is mentioned in the Bible.They say that it is in Egyptian means "magnificent house, the palace."Consequently, the pharaoh was the one who owned a magnificent house.According to some sources, the rulers of Egypt, a list of which we give below, originally called is not a king, and "bear".However, each of them had a certain title and title.
Who was the first ruler of Egypt?
In the history of this country the names of gods and pharaohs sometimes intertwined.For example, according to legend, the first ruler of Egypt after his death was regarded as one of the most revered gods in this country.Therefore, historians are sometimes very difficult to figure out which one of them is historical and mythological one person.Starting with the pre-dynastic period, it is possible to give names of specific rulers.Nevertheless, the most reliable sources, describing ancient Egypt, rulers, or rather the first dynasty to originate from Menes, ruling the entire country.His rule refers to the 4th millennium BC.The sources also there is evidence of the pharaohs intend Yeah, but scientists tend to think that the first was still Menes.Since his days during 3 millenniums all Egyptian rulers, including Cleopatra, were recognizable.During this period the country was ruled by pharaohs of 33 dynasties, to name the exact figure is impossible in this case, it is also very difficult to determine the date of their government.By the way, according to local customs, regardless of gender ruler, whether a woman or a man, it was called the Pharaoh.The best known of the rulers, of course, was Hatshepsut.
Excursion to Ancient Egypt: the governor and his staff
Pharaoh in this ancient country as the supreme ruler was above the people and the clergy.In the hierarchy behind them stood a class formed by the bureaucracy: the nobles, priests and civil servants.Below them stood a class of ordinary people engaged in agriculture.The first country in which the Pharaoh was regarded as the son of God - this is ancient Egypt.The ruler of his subordinates perceived as an incarnate god Horus the falcon (Horus) - the son of Osiris.
Rituals
Once one of the pharaohs died, his successor was to reliably bury the previous Pharaoh.Since, according to legend, the god Horus, in order to regain the throne of his father, fought with his uncle Sem-fratricide.Sometimes the heir was crowned during the life of his father.In this case, he became co-regent of the current Pharaoh.Inaccuracies in the historical calculations that revolve around ancient Egypt, due to the fact that it did not exist dating.Chronology conducted by dates reign of the pharaohs of the country, called the Ancient Egypt.Rulers require their priests to conduct this particular recording.However, due to the fact that they were co-rulers, the confusion was obtained, in which it is impossible to understand the present day.
power of Pharaoh
By modern standards, the ruler of ancient Egypt can be called an absolute monarch, as he was also the supreme commander of the troops, and the high priest and the head of the administration, therefore, an absolute monarchy first arose in the African country of ancient Egypt.The rulers of the people in it were made for divine beings.They worshiped and believed in their powerful and supernatural power.
Ancient Egypt: the rulers of the list
Here are the names of some of the Pharaohs of this ancient country, the names of which have been preserved for future generations.
1. Tiu - Pharaoh pre-dynastic period in Lower Egypt.
2. Scorpio 1st - is also the first pharaoh of the same period, only in Upper Egypt.
3. On board Menes begins first dynasty.
4. Tutathamon is famous pharaoh of the 18th dynasty.
5. Ramses the Great - to 19 minutes.
6. Cleopatra considered the last in the list.She belonged to the 33th dynasty rulers of Egypt.
