Ancient kings who wore nemes headdresses (8)

I believe the answer is:

pharaohs

(Other definitions for pharaohs that I've seen before include "Ancient Egyptian kings" , "Ancient Egyptian royalty" , "Royal rulers of ancient Egypt" , "Ancient kings of Egypt" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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