Famous Egyptian Pharaohs
Amber Schute
As we all know there are all sorts of pharaohs. Do you ever wonder what they did to become famous??? Who they were and what kind of person they were??? But who are some important ones??? Well there are a whole bunch but here a couple examples who had a coincidence on becoming a pharaoh, didn't even want to be one, or was only 9 when they became one. Let's get some more information.
Khafra
Khafra was the son of the pharaoh Khufu and is remembered for his splendid tomb, the 2nd pyramid at Giza. He's so special the famous Sphinx guards it.
Tutankamn
Tutankamn was King at the age of 9!!! He is remembered also because of his tomb with gold and treasures which is located in the Valley of Kings.
Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut was half-sister and wife of Thutmose II. Soon her husband died and Thutmose III wasn't old enough yet so that's when Queen Hatshepsut comes in and she had herself crowned pharaoh. She is famous for her trading expeditions to the lands of Punt. Now on her walls in her temple show these exotic trips.
Thutmose III
He was a brave warrior who launched many military campaigns to go against the Syrians in the near east. He won and later died and was buried in the Valley of Kings.
Pharaohs Might Wear...
Long robes with linen which were transparent and kilt like garments which were worn around the lower area. Along with that they would wear crowns and false beards to show they had power and were rich.
A Pharaohs Tomb
There are different kinds of tombs such as a regular tomb and a royal tomb. You would only be in the royal tomb if you were a pharaoh. Some royal tombs have treasures, jewels, and many other valuable things.
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