who were the egyptian pharaohs
The Pharaoh in ancient Egypt was the political and religious leader of the people and held the titles 'Lord of the Two Landsâ and 'High Priest of Every Templeâ. The word 'pharaohâ is the Greek form of the Egyptian 'peroâ or 'per-a-aâ, which was the designation for the royal residence and means `Great House'. The name of the residence became associated with the ruler and, in time, was used exclusively for the leader of the people.