THE PHARAOHS.
Discover the kings and queens who shaped Ancient Egypt, built monumental temples and pyramids, and left behind one of the world's greatest civilizations.
THE RULERS OF ANCIENT EGYPT
Pharaohs were the powerful rulers of Ancient Egypt, serving as kings, religious leaders and guardians of the land. Their reigns shaped Egyptian history for thousands of years.
From the pyramid builders of the Old Kingdom to the great rulers of the New Kingdom, each dynasty left its own mark on Egypt's civilization, monuments, religion and culture.
THE THREE GREAT KINGDOMS
Old Kingdom
The age of the great pyramids, powerful kings and monumental architecture.
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Middle Kingdom
A period of reunification, artistic development and strong central rule.
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New Kingdom
Egypt's golden age, famous for powerful pharaohs, temples and an expanding empire.
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Khafre
Pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty and builder of the second great pyramid at Giza.
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Senusret III
One of the most powerful rulers of Egypt's Middle Kingdom.
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Hatshepsut
Egypt's famous female pharaoh known for trade, architecture and prosperity.
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Tutankhamun
The young king whose spectacular tomb became one of archaeology's greatest discoveries.
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Ramses II
One of Ancient Egypt's longest-reigning and most celebrated pharaohs.
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Amenhotep III
A prosperous ruler whose reign produced some of Egypt's greatest artistic monuments.
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Akhenaten
The revolutionary pharaoh who introduced a dramatic religious transformation.
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Ramses II at Abu Simbel
The monumental temples of Abu Simbel celebrate the power and legacy of Ramses II.
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Egypt Tours
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Private Egypt Tours
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Luxor Tours
Explore the Valley of the Kings, temples and ancient treasures of Luxor.
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Egypt Travel Experiences
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Local Egypt Guides
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Hot Air Balloon Luxor
See Luxor's ancient landscape from above on a spectacular hot air balloon experience.
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Villas & Apartments in Luxor
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