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Ancient Egypt 2

By Banders
  • Period: 2950 BCE to 2575 BCE

    Early Dynastic Period (Dynasties I - III)

    Ancient Egyptian Civilization begins. The first Pharaoh of Egypt Menes unites Upper and Lower Egypt into a single civilization. He makes the capitol Memphis. Hieroglyphic writing is developed. Near the end the first pyramid is built by Djoser and architect Imhotep.
  • Period: 2575 BCE to 2150 BCE

    Old Kingdom (Dynasties IV - VIII)

    The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are built. The sun god Re became prominent in the Egyptian religion. The end of the Old Kingdom is a time of poverty and famine
  • Period: 2150 BCE to 1975 BCE

    First Intermediate Period (Dynasties IX - XI)

    Egypt splits back into 2 countries. Old Kingdom officially ends.
  • Period: 1975 BCE to 1640 BCE

    Middle Kingdom (Dynasties XI - XIV)

    Pharaoh Mentuhotep II reunites the 2 parts of Egypt under one rule signaling the start of the Middle Kingdom. The royal tombs are moved to the north near the city of Memphis. Egyptians start to use irrigation to carry water from the Nile to their crops.
  • Period: 1640 BCE to 1520 BCE

    Second Intermediate Period (Dynasties XV - XVII)

    Some of the dynasties at the end of the Middle Kingdom and during this period only last for a short time. The horse and chariot are introduced during this period.
  • Period: 1520 BCE to 1075 BCE

    New Kingdom (Dynasties XVIII - XX

    It is a time of great prosperity for the Egyptian civilization. The Pharaohs conquer the most lands and the Egyptian Empire reaches its peak.
  • Period: 1075 BCE to 653 BCE

    Third Intermediate Period (Dynasties XXI-XXIV)

    The New Kingdom comes to end when Egypt becomes divided. Egypt grows weaker and is eventually conquered by the Assyrian Empire.
  • Period: 653 BCE to 332 BCE

    Late Period (Dynasties XXV - XXX

    The Late Period begins as the Assyrians leave Egypt and the locals regain control from vassals left by the Assyrians.
  • Period: 50 BCE to 30 BCE

    Cleopatra VII reigns

    Cleopatra is the last Pharaoh of Egypt. She has a child by Julius Caesar and commits suicide before being captured by Octavian.