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Ancient Egypt

By Belle2008
  • Period: 2950 BCE to 2575 BCE

    Early Dynastic Period (I-III)

    It began with the first Pharaoh, Menes, united the upper and lower parts of Egypt into one civilization. He put the capital at the midpoint of the two lands. The capital is Memphis. During this time the Egyptians developed hieroglyphic writing which was important for making records and running the government. Near the end the fist pyramid was built by the Pharaoh Djoser and the famous Egyptian Architect Imhotep.
  • Period: 2575 BCE to 2150 BCE

    Old kingdom (I -VIII)

    The fourth dynasty begins and the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx were built. This is often called the age of the pyramids. The fourth dynasty is a time of peace and also a time when the sun god re became prominent in the Egyptian religion.
  • Period: 2150 BCE to 1975 BCE

    First Intermediate Period (IX-XI)

    Egypt splits back into two countries. the old kingdom ends and the First Intermediate Period begins.
  • Period: 1957 BCE to 1640 BCE

    Middle Kingdom (XI-XIV)

    The Pharaoh Mentuhotep II reunites the two 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. The Egyptians start to use irrigation to carry water from the Nile to their crops.
  • Period: 1640 BCE to 1520 BCE

    Second Intermediate Period (XV-XVII)

    The Middle Kingdom ends and the Second Intermediate Period begins. 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 (XVIII-XX)

    The New Kingdom is the time of greatest prosperity for the Ancient Egypt civilization. During this time the Pharaohs conquer the most land and the Egyptian Empire reaches its peak.
  • Period: 1075 BCE to 653 BCE

    Third Intermediate Period (XXI-XXIV)

    The New Kingdom comes to end when Egypt becomes divided. Third Intermediate Period begins. Egypt grows weaker and is eventually conquered by the Assyrian Empire near the end of this period.
  • Period: 653 BCE to 332 BCE

    Late Period (XXV-XXIV)

    The Late Period begins as the Assyrians leave Egypt and the locals regain control from vassals left by the Assyrians