Social Studies 7

Famous Pharaohs

01: King Tut

Tutankhamen - Ancient History - HISTORY.comFind out more about the history of Tutankhamen, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com

The Curse of King Tut: Facts & FableEver since King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered, stories circulated that those who dared violate his final resting place faced a terrible curse. It was a useful ruse to scare off grave robbers.

02: Queen Nefertiti

Nefertiti - Ancient History - HISTORY.comFind out more about the history of Nefertiti, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com

03: Queen Cleopatra

Cleopatra - Ancient History - HISTORY.comFind out more about the history of Cleopatra, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com

CleopatraHer name is synonomous with beauty and intrigue. Although her ambitions were never realized, she has achieved immortality through her personal story of love and tragedy.

04: King Khufu

Khufu and the Great PyramidThe Pharaoh Khufu spent his life on earth preparing for his death, because unlike us, the Ancient Egyptians believed that you could take it with you. Khufu knew that if his name was never forgotten he would live forever, be immortal. So he commissioned the biggest pyramid ever built.

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