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Sarah and Matthew in front of the pyramid of the pharaoh Menkaure, grandson of Khufu, along with the (by comparison) dinky pyramids of some queens. The favorite wives or pharaohs often received some recognition, but it was never to the same degree because they were not considered to be gods.

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