Pharaohs

Egyptian Pharaohs

By Belle2008
  • Period: 2686 BCE to 2649 BCE

    Djoser (2686 BC-2649 BC)

    The founder of the the old kingdom, Djoser, was a Pharaoh of the 9th dynasty. He was famous for the limestone Step Pyramid at Saqqara. The stones have inscriptions engraved on them and building is a great example of a smart form of architecture that did not lose its stability despite its height.
  • Period: 2589 BCE to 2566 BCE

    Khufu (2589 BC-2566 BC)

    The second Pharaoh of the 4th dynasty, Khufu, was also known as Khnum Khufu.His greatest contribution to Egyptian civilization was the great Pyramid of Giza. It is the oldest and largest of all the Pyramids present at the Giza Complex.The Pyramid has 3 chambers and the Grand Gallery.
  • Period: 1507 BCE to 1458 BCE

    Hatshepsut (1507- 1458)

    Hatshepsut is the most successful female Pharaoh to ascend the throne. She was the fifth ruler of the 18th dynasty. She ruled between 1478 BC and 1458 BC. She was the highest status female Pharaoh. She ruled over 21 year and accomplished a lot more then many other Pharaohs and did it smoothly.
  • Period: 1481 BCE to 1425 BCE

    Thutmose III (1481 BC - 1425 BC)

    Thutmose was the heir to the 18th dynasty of Egypt and the stepson of the previous Pharaoh Hatshepsut. He was supposed to take over the throne after his death but he was only 2 years old, so he became her co-regent. He ruled for 54 years then
  • Period: 1391 BCE to 1353 BCE

    Amenhotep III (1391 BC - 1353 BC)

    Amenhotep's rule is remembered as one of artistic glory and prosperity.He was the 9th Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty.He had a large impact other economy.He had good trading relations.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. He was credited as the Pharaoh with the largest number of his own statues.
  • Period: 1380 BCE to 1334 BCE

    Akhenaten (around 1380 BC - 1334 BC)

    Akhenaten, also known as Amenhotep IV, was an ancient Pharaoh of 18th dynasty. the people and future Pharaohs were so up set by the change that happened after Akhenteden's death they destroyed his statues and returned to their same old method of worshiping.
  • Period: 1332 BCE to 1323 BCE

    Tutankhamun (1332 BC-1323 BC)

    The most famous Pharaoh of all time is king Tutankhamun. He took on the throne at the age of 10. His reign only lasted 9 years.His fame comes more from the discovery of his nearly intact tomb. Tutankhamun's death is still a matter of controversy as no conclusions have been drawn as to how he died, but his mummy was important for Egyptologists to conduct valuable research into the process of mummification.
  • Period: 1303 BCE to 1213 BCE

    Ramesses II (1303 BC - 1213 BC)

    Ramesses II was the third pharaoh of the 19th dynasty and one of the greatest Pharaohs of the new Kingdom.The Egyptians often called him "the Great Ancestor." He was victorious military career that highly benefited the kingdom. He conquered many enemies like the Hittites, Syrians, and Nubians. No other Pharaoh has ever surpassed his architectural triumphs. He died at the age of 90 and was buried in the valley of kings.
  • Period: 519 BCE to 465 BCE

    Xerxes I (519 BC-465 BC)

    Xerxes I, more commonly known as Xerxes the Great was the 5th king of Persian Achaemenid dynasty. He is well known in history for attempted invasion of Greece in the Battle of Thermopylae.He was defeated at the Battle of Salamis which led him to flee his kingdom. He was assassinated by his own commander of the royal bodyguard forces.
  • Period: 69 BCE to 30 BCE

    Cleopatra VII (69 BC-30 BC)

    Cleopatra VII or Cleopatra Philopator was the last Pharaoh of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. The kingdom prospered under her reign as various reforms were introduce to improve the economy. She was a smart and competent emperor but at the age of 39, she committed suicide, though by what means is still unproven. After the death of Cleopatra VII, the Egyptian Empire came to an End.