Pyramids of Giza / #LowerEgypt
Explore # 440 Nov 15, 2008
Info on the giza pyramids. / 4η Δυναστεία
A view from the south of Khufu (Cheops in Greek) ,Khafra or Khafre (Greek Χεφρήν, Chephren) ,and Menkaure (mykerinus).
The 3 small pyramids are of the queens.
'Pharaoh' is the term we use today to describe the rulers of ancient Egypt.
'Pharaoh' is actually a Greek word that is based on an Egyptian word that meant 'great house'. When this word was first used, it referred to the palace and its greatness, not just to the ruler himself. However, later in Egyptian history the title 'pharaoh' meant ruler.
Pyramids of Giza / #LowerEgypt
Explore # 440 Nov 15, 2008
Info on the giza pyramids. / 4η Δυναστεία
A view from the south of Khufu (Cheops in Greek) ,Khafra or Khafre (Greek Χεφρήν, Chephren) ,and Menkaure (mykerinus).
The 3 small pyramids are of the queens.
'Pharaoh' is the term we use today to describe the rulers of ancient Egypt.
'Pharaoh' is actually a Greek word that is based on an Egyptian word that meant 'great house'. When this word was first used, it referred to the palace and its greatness, not just to the ruler himself. However, later in Egyptian history the title 'pharaoh' meant ruler.