The People of Ancient Egypt
The PeopleWho are the people of this Ancient Civilisation?
The Pharaohs
Outside Egypt Pharaoh is the Ruler of all Egypt; Inside Egypt Pharaoh is the Deities living representative within the Land. Responsible for the running and safety of Egypt internally and externally, but above all upholding the maintenance of Ma’at
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Great Royal Wives
Ancient Egypt’s Queen, Consort and Regent
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The Egyptian Title for the great Royal Wife or Chief Royal Wife of Pharaoh. The first out of all Pharaoh’s Consorts. Supproting Pharaoh in State craft, Religion and Diplomacy
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The Nobles
Ancient Egypt’s supporting cast of characters
In Ancient Egyptian hierarchical system Nobles could be equated as being equal to the Priesthood in most cases. Many of the Nobles who were located in and around the Royal Court were relatives of the Royal Family themselves . . . . . click on the Image to learn more
The Architects
Ancient Egypt’s Monumental Dreamers in Stone
The Architects from ancient times are not always known. It appears that Pharaoh’s appointed Vizier was often involved in any building project although this may have been in a administrative overseer capacity rather than as the actual Architect for the project. Click on the Image to learn more
The Viziers
Ancient Egypt’s Prime Minister
First in Line after the King of Egypt and was usually appointed by Pharaoh. His main role was as Chief Advisor to Pharaoh for issues throughout Ancient Egypt. By the New Kingdom Period the role was so large that Pharaoh appointed 2 Viziers, one for Upper Egypt and one for Lower Egypt. Click on the Image to learn more.
The Workers
Who built Ancient Egypt’s Massive Monuments in Stone? Who built the lost Mudbrick Palaces?
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The Artisans
Who decorated Ancient Egypt’s Massive Monuments in Stone? Who illuminated the lost Mudbrick Palaces?
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The Magicians
It has been proposed that deaths in Ancient Egypt due to Medical Procedures were lower than in any European or American Hospital until the mid 1900s. Why? Cleanliness Practises
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Interesting Characters
Which people throughout Ancient Egypt are those interesting characters who the standard Ancient Egyptian Histories fail to bring to the forefront? Click on the Image above to see more
The Neighbours
Who were Egypt’s Ancient Neighbours? The Nubians from the South; the Sea Peoples who were an amalgamation of peoples from around the Mediterranean Sea; the Libyans from the West; the Hittites from the North; the Land of Punt which was reached via boat from the Red Sea; and the Assyrians from the North East.
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