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King menes is remembered as the conqueror who first united Egypt under one rule and established the capital named Memphis.
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The Old Kingdom, is when the pyramids of Egypt were built. Was a separation between the early dynastic period and the old kingdom, is the revolutionary change in architecture and egyptian art.
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The Middle Kingdom goes from Dynasties Eleven and Twelve; in the Middle Kingdom were built a inferior pyramids, in that time was created many civil and religious building projects.
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The name hyksos was given to Asians who invaded Egypt. They took advantage when Egypt was weak on weapons and politically weak so they could conquer them.
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New Empire begins the reunification of Egypt under Ahmose I 1550 BC and ending around 1070 BC with the arrival to the throne of the Libyan sovereigns.
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He was the son of Pharaoh Thutmose I and one of his secondary wives, named Mutnefert. He was in third place in the order of royal succession but his two brothers, Amenmose and Wadjmose, died before his father, enabling his coronation
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Fifth ruler of the XVIII Dynasty, Hathsepsut is one of the leading queens of ancient Egypt. In an unprecedented coup, Hathsepsut decided to reign in solitary and as if he were a pharaoh.
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The reign of Rameses II is possibly one of the most prestigious of Egyptian history in the economic, administrative, cultural or military aspect, one of the longest reigns. Ramses II came from an important family but was not related to royalty.
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Cambyses II son of Cyrus the Great, invaded Egypt and succesfully overthrew the pharaoh
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When Ptolemy ruled over Egypt, he found it wise to adapt to the older culture. He installed himself as a pharaoh, built a new capital at Alexandria, etc.