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How did the pharaohs lose power at the end of the Old Kingdom era?

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A drought brought famine to the land

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When a drought brought famine to the land, there was no longer any meaningful central government to respond to it. The Old Kingdom ended with the 6th Dynasty as no strong ruler came to the throne to lead the people.

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Pharaoh's could not collect enough taxes to keep up with the expenses.

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