Egypt's pharaohs delivered divine justice from beyond the grave
Whether alive or dead, pharaohs were the source of all law and order in ancient Egypt.
Shown here on a lintel from the Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak, Amenhotep I became a god after his death, and his followers consulted him on questions of justice.
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ByIrene Cordón
Published January 29, 2019
• 10 min read
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