Pharaohs owned all the temples in ancient Egypt as they were considered divine rulers and intermediaries between the gods and the people. The temples were not only religious centers but also significant economic and administrative hubs, and their resources, including land and labor, were controlled by the pharaoh. By appointing priests and administrators to manage the temples, pharaohs ensured that the temples operated under their authority, reinforcing their power and divine status in society. This centralized control over religious institutions helped maintain the pharaoh's influence over both spiritual and earthly matters.
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