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LAW & ORDERLAW & ORDER
Everyone had to follow ancient Egyptian Law and was regarded as equals except for slaves
The head of the state was the pharaoh who was considered a living God and had unlimited power.
1. No Misbehaviour 2. Honour had to be Defended3. Peace kept between
Neighbours4. People’s Lives and Property
were to be Protected5. Had to Report a Crime
Egyptian Goddess Maat.
• TRUTH• ORDER• JUSTICE• BALANCE OF THE UNIVERSE
Pendant of Maat
Police could substitute for the king as chief justice and were also a Priest of
Maat.
Judged by a tribunal made up of scribes, priests, and high officials such as viziers.
THE JUDGE
The CourtYou were presumed to be guilty and had to prove yourself innocent.
The Evidence
The Egyptians were very detailed in their record keeping making evidence easier to provide.
Egyptians needed a confession in order to convict a suspect.
The Confession
The OracleEgyptians gave priests the power to judge people
on their innocence before a statue of a god.
The Punishment
The Ancient Egyptians used common sense of what was right and wrong and used harsh punishments for breaking
the law depending on the crime.
The Crimes
The worst crime was tomb robbing.
By Angelina MoodieBy Angelina Moodie