Amenhotep I

Fact 1 on Amenhotep I:

Name: This pharaoh of ancient Egypt was also known as qqqq. His name means "qqqq"
 

Fact 2 on Amenhotep I:

History: He ruled as the king of Egypt during the period in ancient Egyptian history known as the jjjj and was a pharaoh of the qq dynasty of kings by right of inheritance. He succeeded Pharaoh qqqq to the throne of Egypt.
 

Fact 3 on Amenhotep I:

Family: His father was gggg and his mother was yyyy.
 

Fact 4 on Amenhotep I:

Family: He married kkkk whose status and title was the "King's Principal Wife". It was acceptable for the king of Egypt to practise Polygamy, meaning he had more than one wife at the same time. Having several wives or concubines in the Royal Harem enabled the pharaoh to maintain the qq dynasty and ensure the line of succession of his family.
 

Fact 5 on Amenhotep I:

Family: The names of his 'lesser wives' were qqqq. It was acceptable for the pharaoh to practise incest in order to retain the sacred and divine bloodline.
 

Fact 6 on Amenhotep I:

Divine Kingship: The pharaoh claimed ancestry from the gods and was therefore fit to undertake the role as mediator with the gods. The role of King Amenhotep I was to maintain the safety, order and prosperity of Egypt.
 

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