Egypt, the birthplace of this rich culture, has a civilization that dates back 6,000 years and ended under Roman rule in 30 BC. However, what this ancient country has left behind is a precious and mysterious treasure. We can't talk about ancient Egypt without mentioning the mysterious pharaoh. The title "Pharaoh" is a lofty title for the kings of ancient Egypt and contains the meaning of "big house". The term has been in use since Thutmose III of the Eighteenth Dynasty of the New Kingdom, and although the kings of Egypt before him were not literally referred to as pharaohs, later generations often referred to the kings of ancient Egypt as pharaohs.
【Menes】
Menes, the founding king of the First Dynasty of Egypt, has been around for more than 5,100 years. He succeeded in unifying Egypt and inaugurated the reign of the pharaohs. However, there are still many opinions as to whether the king Menes really existed. Some believe in his existence, while others believe that it is only an Egyptian imagination. But it's worth mentioning that archaeologists have found an artifact in the Middle East called the Narmer Palette, which experts speculate may be a relic of Menes.
【Ramses II】
Ramses II, the pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, was undoubtedly one of the most famous rulers in Egyptian history. Not only did he launch a series of expeditions, but he also left behind many remarkable civil engineering projects. Although his tomb was discovered in 1995, it has long since been stolen and exhumed, leaving few precious items in the tomb. Egypt reached its peak during the reign of Ramses II, but has since gradually declined.
【Tutankhamun】
Tutankhamun, the ancient Egyptian pharaoh, did not occupy a prominent place in history, largely due to his untimely death at the age of 19, leaving little political effort. Since the pyramid was not completed at the time of his death, he was buried in a small place. Because of this, his tomb was well preserved until it was discovered by Western archaeologists during the colonial era. Since then, Tutankhamun has become a representative of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt, and his tomb has unearthed many rare treasures, even his coffin was made of more than 200 catties of gold. However, chilling rumors of his "pharaoh's curse" are rife. The archaeologists who excavated his tomb are said to have died without warning, making the pharaoh's curse all the more mysterious.
【Thutmose III】
The pharaoh was more than 3,500 years old and was one of the most martial rulers of ancient Egypt. He waged fifteen wars in his lifetime, each of which brought a brilliant victory to Egypt. During his reign, Egypt's territory reached its greatest expanse in history. However, in the hearts of the Egyptian people, he was a conceited and indulgent pharaoh. In the eyes of scholars in Western countries, he is known as the "Napoleon of Ancient Egypt".
【Cleopatra VII】
Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt, is also known as Cleopatra. She is said to be of great beauty, intelligence, and adept at using all kinds of means. She used her beauty to charm many of the enemies who invaded Egypt, especially by subjugating Antony, thus retaining her position as pharaoh for twelve years. Although she was the last pharaoh, her fame was made even louder by her death. Legend has it that she chose to let a poisonous snake bite her to death, ending her life and Egypt's life at the same time.