Egypt is an amazing country that attracts the attention of the entire globe. Ancient as the planet Earth itself, it is considered the cradle of civilization. There are countless architectural masterpieces here, which not only delight with their beauty, but also stun with their monumentality. We know a lot about the history of Egypt, but there are many mysteries and secrets that are hidden under the dust of centuries.
I wonder who ruled the country that gave the world so many miracles? Pyramids, a stone Sphinx, amazing temples, the mysterious Valley of the Kings, papyrus and an exceptional cult of death, together with the hard, almost hellish work of the common population, brought her fame that does not fade over the centuries. The rulers of ancient Egypt had almost unlimited privileges. And all because the pharaoh was considered the son of the god Ra himself, his earthly personification, his governor. The souls of the dead kings did not leave the country, but continued to help their people from the other world. And at one moment, appointed by higher powers, they will return, the main thing is to keep their bodies incorruptible, or at least make a skillful copy. Herewhy all the rulers of ancient Egypt built monumental tombs for themselves, protecting themselves from robbers and intruders with intricate labyrinths. That is why they surrounded their mummies with treasures that would be needed in the afterlife and when they returned to life again.
The ancient rulers of Egypt occupied the throne of their predecessor after an elaborate coronation ceremony. During the sacrament, two crowns were placed on the new pharaoh, which symbolized the two parts of the country: Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt. The red and white crowns said that the new son of Ra rules a large united country: great, powerful, rich.
The rulers of ancient Egypt were surrounded by honor and worship, they were protected and taken care of. The common people could not even come close to the pharaoh. The ruler sat on a chair equipped with a small back. Reeds and papyrus were symbols of power. The pharaoh lived with his family in a luxurious palace, wore a wig, a diadem with a cobra, a false beard. The outfit of the ruler was rich. It consisted, as a rule, of a pleated loincloth, a gold apron and an abundance of jewelry.
History knows a lot about the rulers of mysterious Egypt. They left behind not only tombs filled with riches, but also their appeal to their descendants, teaching for them. That is why it is possible to restore with certainty the list of all pharaohs, starting from ancient times and ending with the last years of this civilization.
The ruler of ancient Egypt Ptolemysignificantly expanded the borders of his state, Amenhotep developed culture in the country, Akhenaten carried out a religious reform, Hatshepsut revived ancient traditions in the country, and Cleopatra went down in history as an extremely intelligent and insightful queen who conquered two great emperors of Rome at once.
The rulers of ancient Egypt are inextricably linked with their state. They raised it from the ruins and plunged it back into darkness. But these are the people who made history, created the modern image of the country, located on the banks of the sacred Nile.
