How Did the Pharaohs of Egypt Rise to Power?

Long ago, the people of Egypt didn’t just choose their king, they believed the pharaoh was a god on Earth. Sometimes, a new pharaoh would take power by winning a battle or being chosen by priests. Other times, a son might take over after his father passed away, and then he would prove that he was worthy to rule through big ceremonies and powerful symbols like the Eye of Horus.

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A boy who grew up in the palace might become king when his father dies, especially if he has a big ceremony with priests and magic symbols.
Sometimes, a warrior might defeat other kings in battle and claim power for himself, like how Pharaoh Thutmose III did.
Priests could choose a new pharaoh who looked powerful enough to make the people believe they were connected to the gods.

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