Pharaonic Decrees

Pharaonic decrees were official orders issued by the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs, the absolute rulers of their time. These decrees could relate to religious, political, or economic matters, and were considered divine commands. Once proclaimed, they were recorded on stone or papyrus and enforced throughout the kingdom, shaping laws, rituals, and policies. These decrees reinforced the Pharaoh’s authority, ensuring stability and order in ancient Egypt, and often served to legitimize their divine right to rule.