The Old Kingdom
During the Old Kingdom (the Third through Sixth dynas-
ties), the pharaoh ruled the two regions from Memphis, a city
located near modern Cairo. He enjoyed more power in this
period than in any other time of Egyptian history. Not only
was he their supreme leader, but Egyptians also considered him
to be a living god. Ancient Egyptian religion was very complex
and included numerous gods, but the highest-ranking ones
During the Old Kingdom (the Third through Sixth dynas-
ties), the pharaoh ruled the two regions from Memphis, a city
located near modern Cairo. He enjoyed more power in this
period than in any other time of Egyptian history. Not only
was he their supreme leader, but Egyptians also considered him
to be a living god. Ancient Egyptian religion was very complex
and included numerous gods, but the highest-ranking ones
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