Pharaoh's regalia

Regalia

Regalia

Symbols of a king's power and authority. They display their power and association with the gods and to demonstrate their different roles, and they also let people know that they are wealthy and powerful - so they can obey and respect them

What is the order?

Religious - High Priest

Political - Administrator

Legal - Law maker

Military - Commander

White crown

Crown of Upper Egypt. Symbolises authority to rule.

Red crown

Crown of Lower Egypt. Symbolises authority to rule.

Double crown

Symbolises Pharaoh's role in unifying Egypt, and grants authority as ruler of both Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt

False beard

Symbol of power. It linked the pharaoh with the gods and was worn on ceremonial occasions.

Crook

Symbol of the Pharaoh’s ability to guide his people.

Flail (whip)

Symbol of the Pharaoh’s power and authority, and ability to control his people.

Pectoral

A necklace made of gold and gemstones. A symbol of the Pharaoh’s wealth.

Ceremonial kilt

A linen skirt worn by both men and women.

Bull’s tail

One of the Pharaoh’s titles was “The Strong Bull”. It symbolises strength and courage.

Nemes

A striped headress, which was an important symbol of power for the Pharaoh. It also symbolises ability to protect Egypt from enemies. There is a cobra on top called the uraeus.