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title: "Who were the pharaohs of ancient Egypt?"  
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# Who were the pharaohs of ancient Egypt?



## Answers

### Answer by Saumya Mishra

**The pharaohs of ancient Egypt were the supreme rulers of the country for over 3,000 years. They were considered to be gods on Earth, and they wielded absolute power over their subjects.**

Here are some of the most notable pharaohs of ancient Egypt:

- **Khufu (Cheops)** (2589-2566 BC): Khufu was the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

![Khufu (Cheops) pharaoh of ancient Egypt](https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRZruQnQ5yaPpPhmyRUNUNsDGNS90n7e4Wdi-yw9QPGsUz_1S1iLmROA54upuvS)

Khufu (Cheops) pharaoh of ancient Egypt

- **Hatshepsut (1478-1458 BC)**: Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh who ruled Egypt for over 20 years. She is known for her building projects, including the Temple of Deir el-Bahari.

![Hatshepsut pharaoh of ancient Egypt](https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRwg9ymb28K1P5geZL4X4lUqRXS-RElw2GOJB3F-jPOQCEivAlJHEzbpG2Gqly0)

Hatshepsut pharaoh of ancient Egypt

- **Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC)**: Ramesses II was one of the most powerful pharaohs of Egypt. He is known for his [military](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/83195/indiscriminate-russian-shelling-is-awaited-ukrainian-military-says) conquests and his building projects, including the Ramesseum temple complex.

![Ramesses II pharaoh of ancient Egypt](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSIAj3m_Fb4MVX_QyNTB05-eV6-7zzqgD32-TF4fNaqZDogVfydYYO9dkIeCpzp)

Ramesses II pharaoh of ancient Egypt

- **Akhenaten (1353-1336 BC)**: Akhenaten was a pharaoh who attempted to introduce a new monotheistic religion to Egypt. He is known for his radical [religious](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81810/when-swami-vivekananda-s-speech-rocked-world-religious-conference) reforms and his [construction](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/312120/women-in-construction-raising-awareness) of the city of Akhetaten.

![Akhenaten pharaoh of ancient Egypt](https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR_SeieRo3aiK4SS0HpRyROORECcBzX2XoS4LQ4YUH2x3mjDoMDDcgwmOYEGPjb)

Akhenaten pharaoh of ancient Egypt

- **[Cleopatra VII](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/115125/how-did-cleopatra-vii-s-political-alliances-secure-her-power-in-ancient-egypt-and-rome) (51-30 BC)**: Cleopatra VII was the last pharaoh of Egypt. She is known for her political maneuvering and her affair with [Julius Caesar](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/104556/who-was-julius-caesar).

![Cleopatra VII pharaoh of ancient Egypt](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT01DQiDDWcUfisHEzk33tRf_6j1HnM3ZJaDEVX4csjGCrAoDeX-2nJal6p74D2)

Cleopatra VII pharaoh of ancient Egypt

These are just a few of the many notable pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Each pharaoh made [significant contributions](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/101859/what-significant-contributions-did-charles-darwin-make-to-science) to Egyptian [history and culture](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/2269/here-are-the-important-topics-in-the-history-and-culture-of-india-for-the-upsc-exam).

There were many other pharaohs of ancient Egypt, and each one had their own unique story. The pharaohs were a fascinating and complex [group of people](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/51236/helen-hunt-jackson-s-a-century-of-dishonor-chronicled-the-injustices-inflicted-upon-which-group-of-people), and their legacy continues to fascinate [us today](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/35327/how-did-the-battle-of-lexington-and-concord-affect-us-today).


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