Egyptian Pharaohs

TutankhamunBecame pharaoh when he was only 9 years old and died at 18. Known for his lavish tomb in The Valley of the Kings

Egyptian Pharaohs

Important Leaders from Ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom

1525-1504BCE

1498-1483 BCE

1334-1325 BCE

1379-1334 BCE

1279-1212 BCE

History

AkhetnatenIntroduced the worship of 1 god, contrary to the past belief in multiple Gods

The pharaoh during this time was a woman named Hatshepsut. She became ruler when her husband died and until her stepson was of age. However, she had herself crowned as pharaoh until her death.

Founded workman's village at Deir el-Medina. Also led the Egyptian army to battle in Nubia

Amenhotep I

Ramsses IIDefeated the Hittites in the battle of Kadesh in 1274 BCE