Egypt Timeline

By SpCole
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    Library of Alexandria

    Library of Alexandria
    Ptolemy I creates the library of Alexandria (Museum).
  • Jan 1, 671

    Defeated by Assyrians

    Defeated by Assyrians
    The Assyrians defeat Tajarqa and capture the Egyptian capital of Memphis.
  • Jan 1, 1290

    Ramesses II

    Ramesses II
    Seti I dies, having built the largest tomb in the "Valley of the Kings" and the largest monument at Abydos, and his son Ramesses II succeeds him, married to Nefertari.
  • Jan 1, 1300

    Canal

    Canal
    Egyptians build a canal connecting the Nile and the Red Sea.

  • Pyramid of Hawara

    Pyramid of Hawara
    Amenemhet builds the pyramid of Hawara with its labyrinth.

  • Rosetta Stone

    Rosetta Stone
    The Rosetta Stone is carved in both Greek and Egyptian.

  • Egypt Splits

    Egypt Splits
    Egypt splits into two smaller states (Memphis in the north and Thebes in the south).

  • Unas

    Unas
    Unas becomes Pharoah.

  • Sphinx

    Sphinx
    The Sphinx is built for pharaoh Khephren.

  • Khephren

    Khephren
    Khephren becomes Pharoah.

  • Music and Poetry

    Music and Poetry
    Music and poetry become prominent and popular in Egypt.

  • Union of North and South Egypt

    Union of North and South Egypt
    Pharaoh Kasekhemwy completes the union of north and south Egypt, and builds the first fortress on the Nile, at Buhen.

  • Papyrus

    Papyrus
    Writing begins on papyrus.

  • Hieroglyphics

    Hieroglyphics
    Hieroglyphics are created in Egypt.

  • Egyptian Origins

    Egyptian Origins
    Egyptians trace their origins to the Mount Rwenzori range in East Africa.