Ancient Egypt – The Pharaohs MENES (ruled for 60 years, between 3100 BC and 3000 BC) Considered by many to be the first pharaoh to rule Egypt and the first pharaoh of Dynasty I He is also thought to be the Pharaoh Narmer The first ruler of Egypt - He inherited the throne and crown of Egypt from the falcon-headed god, Horus United the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt ZOSER (3rd Dynasty - ruled for about 30 years starting in 2686 BC) Ushered in the first golden age in Egypt – Old Kingdom KHUFU (4th Dynasty – 2551-2528 BC) Not much is known about his life due to the fact that his tomb was robbed Greatest accomplishment was building the Great Pyramids of Egypt

Ancient Egypt – The Pharaohs HATSHEPSUT (ruled Egypt between 1479-1458 BC) Ruled in a time when women were allowed to own property and to hold official positions Noted for the way she dressed (like a male Pharaoh) and the number of beautiful structures she had built during her reign THUTMOSE III (ruled Egypt between 1479-1425 BC) Considered to be one of Egypt's greatest pharaohs Took the throne after his father's death, but was not considered old enough to rule on his own, so Hatshepsut ruled in his place until she died The Napoleon of Egypt because of his military conquests; captured 350 cities during his reign

Ancient Egypt – The Pharaohs TUTANKHAMEN (ruled Egypt between 1332-1323 BC) Became king at the early age of nine Died mysteriously at the age of eighteen curse thought to be responsible for the deaths of almost two dozen people involved with the discovery of his tomb RAMSES II (19TH Dynasty - ruled Egypt between 1279-1213 BC) Was one of the most powerful and influential pharaohs of Egypt Known as Ramses the Great for his contributions to Egypt, including his war campaigns to the Mediterranean and into Nubia, as well as his construction projects, such as cities, temples and tombs Thought to be the Pharaoh in the story of The Exodus