Egyptian Pharaohs

Considered a radical ruler for making Aten the only god to be worshipped.

• Hatshepsut

• Tutankhamun

• Akhenaten

• Thutmose

I changed my name after my father died and reopened the temples in Thebes so that my people would know that I follow the old ways of Egypt.

• Ramses II

• Menes

• Ahmose

• Tutankhamun

I ruled for 67 years and am known for building more monuments than any other pharaoh.

• Akhenaten

• Amenhotep III

• Ramses II

• Khufu

I am considered the first pharaoh of the united lands of upper and lower Egypt.

• Khafre

• Menes

• Ahmose

• Khufu

I had a pyramid built at Giza as my tomb and it is said that my face is on the sphinx.

• Mentuhotep II

• Ramses II

• Hatshepsut

• Khafre

The great pyramid of Giza was constructed as my tomb and is the largest pyramid ever constructed standing at 481 feet.

• Akhenaten

• Khufu

• Cleopatra

• Khafre

I was the first ruler of the new kingdom and was only 10 years old when I took the throne. I am known for my building projects in Abydos.

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

• Ahmose

• Mentuhotep II

I inherited a huge empire and am known for my open-door overnment policies and for building the largest of all of the temples. I also had canals built to connect the temples and make traveling easier.

• Cleopatra

• Amenhotep III

• Mentuhotep II

• Thutmose III

I was a female pharaoh who became regent of my stepson and took the throne for myself. I am known for wearing the pharaonic false beard.

• Hatshepsut

• Cleopatra

• Nefertiti

• Ahmose

I was the first ruler of the Middle Kingdom and expanded the empire greatly. I am known for the building of the temple in Thebes.

• Akhenaten

• Mentuhotep II

• Ramses II

• Khufu