Kheops pyramid

Ancient Egypt Civilization

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  • Post-empire Egypt begins.
    Jan 1, 1070

    Post-empire Egypt begins.

    The New Kingdom collapses, and Egypt is dominated by different empires over the next thousand years.
  • The reign of Ramses II begins.
    Jan 1, 1279

    The reign of Ramses II begins.

    He fights to regain control of lands in Africa and western Asia, but was unable to reestablish all of the borders of the earlier empire.
  • Tutankhamen's reign begins, and he restores the old gods.
    Jan 1, 1347

    Tutankhamen's reign begins, and he restores the old gods.

    He killedthe monotheistic Akhenaten, and then reopened all closed temples and restored the old gods.
  • Akhenaten becomes pharaoh.
    Jan 1, 1364

    Akhenaten becomes pharaoh.

    He establishes a monotheistic cult (one god), causes religious disputes and unrest.
  • Thutmose III becomes Pharaoh.
    Jan 1, 1470

    Thutmose III becomes Pharaoh.

    After the death of Hatshepsut.
  • New Kingdom begins.
    Jan 1, 1550

    New Kingdom begins.

    Military campaigns made Egypt the most powerful empire in Southwest Asia.
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    Egyptian Kingdoms

  • Middle Kingdom begins.

    Middle Kingdom begins.

    A golden age of stability, the empire expands into Africa and western Asia.
  • The First Intermediate Period begins.

    The First Intermediate Period begins.

    Consisting of nearly 150 years without centralized leadership.
  • The Great Pyramid of Giza is built.

    The Great Pyramid of Giza is built.

    It is built with the tomb of King Khufu inside.
  • Old Kingdom begins.

    Old Kingdom begins.

    A strong time of leadership and a unified Egypt.
  • King Menes unites the villages of Upper and Lower Egypt.

    King Menes unites the villages of Upper and Lower Egypt.

    This unites the two crowns of both sides, creating the double crown, for the pharaoh.