5 Events in Ancient Egypt

By jjrexro1
  • 2021 BCE

    Construction of the Pyramids of Giza

    The Great Pyramid of Giza and the two other smaller pyramids on the site serve as the burial tombs of Egyptian pharaohs namely Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Giza was also known as the Pyramid of Khufu and stands 481 feet (147 meters) tall. I got this from https://www.ancienthistorylists.com/egypt-history/top-10-important-events-egypt/
  • 2021 BCE

    Construction of the Step Pyramid at Saqqara

    The word “Saqqara” in Arabic refers to an ancient burial ground for Egyptian pharaohs. The Step Pyramid was built for this very purpose and served as a tomb for the Pharaoh Djoser. It is the first of the Egyptian pyramid structures. I got this from https://www.ancienthistorylists.com/egypt-history/top-10-important-events-egypt/
  • 2021 BCE

    The rise of the Middle Kingdom

    The collapse of the Old Kingdom led to the death of many people and this decline in the population continued for another 200 years into the First Intermediate Period.Egypt was a civil war zone where the Upper and Lower Egypt regions were split by fighting. However, around 2055 BC the civil crusades came to a halt and Upper Egypt emerged victorious, after which the regions reunited. I got this from https://www.ancienthistorylists.com/egypt-history/top-10-important-events-egypt/
  • 2021 BCE

    When Alexander conquered Egypt

    Both the Persian and Nubian forces were successful in conquering Egypt and their reign lasted a couple of centuries. However, they were unaware of the growth of the Greeks and their leader Alexander the Great.In 332 BC, Alexander conquered Egypt by defeating the Persians. The Egyptians liked him as a leader as he respected their religion and people. I got this from https://www.ancienthistorylists.com/egypt-history/top-10-important-events-egypt/
  • 2021 BCE

    Ending of the Old Kingdom

    The period from the third to the sixth dynasty is referred to as the Old Kingdom. At that time, Memphis was the royal capital and Pharaoh Unas ruled the kingdom. However, there was a sudden uprising of government in which the nomarchs, or officials, established autonomy over the central regions and gradually overthrew Unas. I got this from https://www.ancienthistorylists.com/egypt-history/top-10-important-events-egypt/