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like some pharaoh of a third-world country, more interested in building monuments to himself than in creating a future for his people
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Dozens of pharaohs left their mark on the site, which was built between the 12th and 20th dynasties, and researchers are still working to understand its historical significance thousands of years later.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
At the precise peak of our Warrior Two, Tess recounted the ancient royals and pharaohs of 50 B.C. who would wear snakes as accessories to display their power and status.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
The pharaoh, who reigned for an astonishing 66 years (1279–1213 BCE), is often regarded as one of Egypt’s greatest rulers, and his statue exudes power and authority.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Litherland believes the pharaoh's actual mummy is buried in a second tomb.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
At the precise peak of our Warrior Two, Tess recounted the ancient royals and pharaohs of 50 B.C. who would wear snakes as accessories to display their power and status.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
The pharaoh, who reigned for an astonishing 66 years (1279–1213 BCE), is often regarded as one of Egypt’s greatest rulers, and his statue exudes power and authority.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Litherland believes the pharaoh's actual mummy is buried in a second tomb.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pharaoh
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“Pharaoh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pharaoh. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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