The coronation was not a single event but a collection of ceremonies and festivals that could last an entire year. In some dynasties the old pharaoh presided over his/her successor’s coronation before his/her death. During many dynasties a new pharaoh's coronation began after the death of his/her predecessor. CoronationĪ new pharaoh always attended the burial of his/her predecessor and the coronation of a new pharaoh began on the first day of a new season. Some records state that some crown princes, who out lived their father, did not become pharaoh but the reason for this is not known. Sometimes, a high official became pharaoh after the previous king's death. If the only heir was a woman, her husband could become the next pharaoh. Sometimes, a brother would become the next pharaoh after the previous king’s dead if there was no son to inherit. Inheritance of the throne usually passed from a father to his eldest son but there were exceptions. They also ran long foot races to build endurance and went on hunting and fishing expeditions. Princes went to the royal stables where they learned how to ride and break wild horses. Many of these lessons focused on building physical strength because the pharaoh often fought at the head of his army. The crown prince began training to become the pharaoh as a young child through a series of lessons. © Tiffany Silva - Sarcophagus of Tutankhamun
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