Interesting facts about Pharaohs

Here are some interesting facts about the pharaohs

– The term ‘pharaoh’ is the Greek form of the Egyptian ‘pero’ or ‘per-a-a’, which means `Great House`. It was not used until about 1200 B.C. The early monarchs of Egypt were not known as pharaohs but as kings

– Pharaohs were both religious and political leaders. They were regarded as incarnations of Horus, the god of the sky, in life and Osiris, the god of the afterlife, in death

– Only pharaohs could make offerings to the gods. They were the only ones allowed to enter the temples and touch the statues of the gods

– Pharaohs wore a false beard to feel closer to the gods. Even female pharaohs wore fake beards. They also wore make-up, especially black kohl around their eyes, to resemble Horus and protect themselves from evil

– Pharaohs built great tombs for themselves so they could live well in the afterlife. The most famous tombs are the pyramids, which are among the largest and oldest structures in the world. The largest pyramid was built by Khufu, who ruled in the 26th century B.C

_pharaohs were considered as figured of gods on earth and were very respected by the local people

In case you want to visit Egypt and know more about the Pharaohs secrets , you can check this link here.

Written by ATW Updated May 2024