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How Did The Pharaohs Influence Its Culture

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Pharaohs were a crucial influence over the political aspect of this civilization. They were viewed as god kings and would eventually ascend to heaven after their death. After their death they would be mummified, had their tombs decorated, and had a burial. In the Old Kingdom which dated from 2575 to 2134 B.C, the Pharaoh was considered the sun’s representative on earth. With this kingdom came the pyramids that became religiously symbolic. One of these many pyramids was the Step Pyramids of Saqqara. The symbolic use of the pyramids created establishments that allowed for rulers to define their authority. The people’s loyalty to the divine pharaohs set the urge to continue working to provide for him. Pharaohs deceived people into believing that

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