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The Pharaohs of ancient Egypt were considered to gods and afforded absolute power. As a result, they used that power absolutely.

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he was a king and had authority

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Pharaohs?

ancient Egyptian rulers .


Are Pharaohs Roman gods?

Not even close. Pharaohs are Egyptian rulers.


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ancient Egyptian rulers were called Pharaohs.


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The pharaohs. There were hundreds of them throughout history.


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Jobs of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs?

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