Egypt Timeline

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  • Period: 6000 BCE to 3100 BCE

    Predynastic Period

    In this period, Egypt begins being inhabited and farming communities began being set up along the Nile.
  • Period: 3150 BCE to 2686 BCE

    Early Dynastic Period

    In this period, upper and lower Egypt fuse together, creating the whole country of Egypt. Hieroglyphics and calendars are beginning to be created.
  • Period: 2686 BCE to 2181 BCE

    Old Kingdom

    The construction of pyramids begins, and a cult of worshippers to the sun god Ra establish themselves
  • Period: 2181 BCE to 2055 BCE

    First Intermediate Period

    Egypt splits into two halves, and who rules becomes highly debated
  • Period: 2055 BCE to 1650 BCE

    Middle Kingdom

    Classic literature begins to be created, and the royal burial grounds move close to Memphsis
  • Period: 1650 BCE to 1550 BCE

    Second Intermediate Period

    The horse and chariot are introduced, and the Thebans rule south Egypt
  • Period: 1550 BCE to 1077 BCE

    New Kingdom

    Egypt is reunited, with the north and south fusing together. Warriors conquer Palestine and Syria.
  • Period: 1069 BCE to 664 BCE

    Third Intermediate Period

    Yet again, Egypt divides into the north and the south. The Amun Priest rules Thebes, and the Libyans rule everywhere else.
  • Period: 664 BCE to 332 BCE

    Late Period

    In the late period, Nubians conquer Egypt. Later, Egypt becomes united yet again under a dynasty, and becomes independant for a short amount of time.
  • Period: 332 BCE to 395 BCE

    Greco-Roman Period

    The Greco-roman period began after the death of Alexander The Great. There is a massive growth in population and farming.