So that the royal blood would stay in the family and not be mixed with others which would be "impure".
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They married family members because they thought it kept the bloodline strong and it prevented them from stealing the throne.
A pharaoh usually took at least one wife from his immediate family-sister, half-sister, daughter, cousin etc. They would usually become the pharaoh's chief wife. He would also take a number of lesser wives, some of who would be foreign princesses, some family members, some the daughters of nobles. The pharaoh would also have a harem.
Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs wanted such big Pyramids because it was a sign of their power. They wanted everyone to know what they could do. Pharaohs were recognized as Gods in Ancient Egypt. So when they had massive structures the pharaohs wanted them to last for eternity. When they built them they forced everyone to work on them. It was an honor to help build a pyramid. Not only was it forced but only the kings highest members of the family were able to bury the pharaoh. The Pharaohs were buried with gold and all the necessities needed to live in their after life. So pretty much because they can and it shows how powerful they are the more unique and the bigger the higher a pharaoh was believed to be.:)
* In order to become Pharaoh you had to be in the Royal family. The next in line was heir to the Throne. * Pharaohs were the highest in the government
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The pharaohs had absolute authority. By Destiny Pecoraro