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Great Pyramid: This was a massive stone monument built for King Kufu in 2600 B.C.E. This was suppposed to immortalize the King in stone and have his name liveonforever in history by the people. The pyramid was constructed at Giza and is 146m tall. It is comprised of 2.5 million stone blocks each weighing an approx 2.5t. It was constructed during King Khufu's 23-year reign.

Imhotep: the only non-Pharoah recorded in Egyptian history. He served a the right hand of Pharaoh Djoser between 2686-2613 B.C.E. Some of Imhotep's roles were: "The Chancellor of the King of Lower Egypt, the first after the King of Upper Egypt, administrator of the great palace, herediary lord, the High Priest of Heliopolis, Hmhotep the builder, the sculptor, and the maker of stone vases."

Akhenaton: A monotheist that was responsible for the promotion of a new, single, national deity Aton in replace of Amon-Re. His name literally means “he who serves Aton”. He also built a capital city Akentaton (“Place of the Glory of Aton”). Akhenaton was also responsible for the closing of temples of the other gods and seizing their belongings.

Tutankhamun: The son of Akhenaton and was originally called Tutankhaton in relation to the deity Aton. He came to power after his father’s death at the age of 10. King Tut as he is known as today was responsible for dismantling his father’s religious take on Egypt and restoring it to its former self. Tut ruled for another 8 years, until he died suddenly. Upon examining King Tut’s remains, signs of a blow to the head become apparent, and it is for this reason that archeologists suspect foul play in the death of King Tut.

Ramses II: Ruled 60 after Tutankhamen and ruled for 67 years. He constructed more monuments and buildings than any other Egyptian king. Responsible for the construction of the temples at Abu Simbel.

Hatshepsut: One of only four female Egyptian rulers. Her rule has been recorded in history as peaceful, stable and prosperous—all of the principles of Ma’at. She also expanded trade, created a large building program to construct her tomb and ruled for 15 years.

 

 

 

The face of Tutenkhamen's sarcophagus

 

Queen Nefertiti

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