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Egyptian Pharaohs

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  • Period: 2686 BCE to 2649 BCE

    Djoser

    He is known for his contribution of the limestone Step Pyramid at Saqqara. The structure was completed his death.
  • Period: 2589 BCE to 2566 BCE

    Khufu

    There are not many historical texts describing Khufu's reign but his greatest contribution to Egyptian civilization was the Great Pyramid of Giza.
  • Period: 1507 BCE to 1458 BCE

    Hatshepsut

    Hatshepsut was the most successful female pharaoh. She has accomplished a lot more than many other pharaohs could have done during their reign. From initiating countless construction projects to establishing routes for foreign trade, everything was accomplished smoothly, and the people enjoyed peace under her government. The famous temple of Hatshepsut is a mortuary temple she built herself
  • Period: 1481 BCE to 1425 BCE

    Thutmose lll

    Thutmose was the heir to the 18th dynasty of Egypt and the stepson of the previous pharaoh Hatshepsut.Thutmose hed a wide list of accomplishments and military achievements. He contributed a great deal to the temple.
  • Period: 1391 BCE to 1353 BCE

    Amenhotep lll

    Amenhotep's rule is remarked as one of artistic glory and prosperity. He had a large impact on the economy of Egypt which blossomed under his reign thanks to the healthy trade relations at this time. He contributed a great deal to the field of art by building many monuments,statues,and stone scarabs that are still in good condition today.
  • Period: 1380 BCE to 1334 BCE

    Akhenaten

    His reign was not enjoyed by his people. Akhenaten tried to change the religious tradition to monotheism. The people were so upset they destroyed his statues and changed the religion back after he had died.
  • Period: 1341 BCE to 1323 BCE

    Tut or Tutankhamun

    The most famous pharaoh King Tutankhamun. Introduced many religious reforms he was not well renowned for his achievements as a ruler.His fame comes more from the discovery of his nearly intact tomb.
  • Period: 1303 BCE to 1213 BCE

    Ramesses ll

    Ramesses ll was the third pharaoh of the 19th dynasty and one of the greatest pharaohs of the New Kingdom of Egypt. Egyptians often call him "the Great Ancestor."Ramesses is said to have had a victorious military career that highly benefited the kingdom.It is believed that no pharaoh has ever surpassed his architectural triumphs.
  • Period: 519 BCE to 465 BCE

    Xerxes l

    He is well known in history for his attempted invasion of Greece in the Battle of Thermopylae. Later in the same year, he was defeated at the Battle of Salamis which led him to flee his kingdom. He is known as both a Persian ruler and a pharaoh as when he ruled Egypt it was also a part of the Persian Empire.
  • Period: 69 BCE to 30 BCE

    Cleopatra VII

    She was the last pharaoh of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. The kingdom of Egypt prospered under her reign.After the death of Cleopatra VII, the Egyptian Empire came to an end.