What did the word ‘pharaoh’ mean? How did you become an ancient Egyptian king? And what was that beard all about? Speaking with Emily Briffett, Joyce Tyldesley answers listener questions and top internet search queries about ancient Egypt’s royal rulers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Origins of the Egyptian Gods
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<p>Who Was King Tut? Join us today as we learn about the most famous Egyptian Pharaoh, King Tut.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tutankhamun"><u>https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tutankhamun</u></a></p>
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