What was daily life like for an Egyptian pharaoh?

The sun rises on yet another bright day in ancient Egypt. A man wakes up, but this isn't any ordinary man: this is the pharaoh. This is the last time he will be alone for hours. He has many officials, servants and slaves to make sure he is always safe and perfectly presented. read more

The daily life of Egyptian pharaohs typically involved attending meetings, accepting gifts, paying tribute to the chief god known as Amen-Re, touring the city and performing a ceremony in the temple. Egyptian pharaohs were surrounded by slaves, servants and officials throughout the day. read more

The pharaohs were the rulers of ancient Egyptian dynasties between about 3000 B.C. and 30 B.C. Revered as gods by their subjects, They ruled over large extended families and were responsible for maintaining harmony in their expansive kingdom. The life of a pharaoh was marked by pampering, procreation, power and prestige. read more

An Egyptian pharaoh did not have a lot of “me” time, that’s for sure. He had to get up by sunrise and was washed, rubbed with oils and dressed by attendants. He had to wear huge amounts of jewelry daily to showcase his wealth. Then it is off to the “audience chamber” for daily meetings. read more