Pharaoh is a title used in many modern discussions of the ancient Egyptian rulers of all periods. In antiquity this title began to be used for the ruler who was the religious and political leader of united ancient Egypt. This was true only during the New Kingdom, specifically during the middle of the eighteenth dynasty. For simplification however, there's a general acceptance amongst modern writers to use the term to relate to all periods. Pharaoh meaning "Great House", originally referred to… (More on Pharoah)