The title of “Pharaoh” actually comes to us from the Greek language and its use in the Old Testament. It originates in the Egyptian Per-aa, meaning “Great House”, a designation of the palace, which first came to be used as a label for the king around 1450 BC, though it only became common usage some [...]
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December 10th, 2009
The Kings (Pharaohs) of Ancient Egypt
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Tags: archaeological record, egyptian legend, egyptian monarchy, egyptian pharaohs, female rulers, greek language, old testament, pharaonic egypt, predynastic period, roman emperors, southern egypt
Tags: archaeological record, egyptian legend, egyptian monarchy, egyptian pharaohs, female rulers, greek language, old testament, pharaonic egypt, predynastic period, roman emperors, southern egypt