Pharaoh

The Pharaoh was the most powerful person in ancient Egypt. He was the political and religious leader of the Egyptian people, holding the names: 'Lord of the Two Lands' and 'High Priest of Every Temple'

The Pharaoh's holds court

As 'Lord of the Two Lands' the pharaoh ruled over Upper and Lower Egypt. He owned all of the land, made laws, collected taxes and defended Egypt against foreigners.

As 'High Priest of Every Temple', the pharaoh performed rituals and built temples to honour the gods

King Tut (Tutankhamun) - was the youngest known Pharaoh

Many pharaohs went to war when their land were threatened or when they wanted to control foreign lands. If he won the battle, the captured people had to recognize the Egyptian pharaoh as their ruler and offer him the finest and most valuable goods from their land. 

Pharaoh. 2014. Lord of the two Lands. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/pharaoh/home.html . [Accessed 20 May 14]