Ancient Egypt:
Life in the Time of the Pharaohs
The purpose of this chapter is to describe life in ancient
Egypt. Some historical volumes center on the pyramids of
he pharaohs-their construction, how kings were
mummified and entombed, their discovery by
archaeologists, and tomb robbers over the ages. This work
Concentrates on giving readers a flavor for overall society in
his magnificent ancient civilization. As you read, be aware
hat some generalization was necessary; after all, the time
period we are addressing covers three millennia that
occurred B.C. Nevertheless, you will get a good idea of how
people lived during this time.
Rulers through the Ages
When one thinks about ancient Egypt, perhaps the first
mage to emerge is that of the pharaoh. In addition to being
he supreme leader of all Egypt, he was considered a deity
and the embodiment of God on Earth. The period during
which the pharaohs ruled is divided into dynasties.
Generally, dynasties are defined by length of rule by a
particular hereditary line.
The power of the pharaoh waxed and waned through the
plo during the First Intermediate
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