Egypt

Important dates in Egyptian History

By lloydmad
  • 332

    Alexander the Great conquers Egypt

    Alexander the Great conquers Egypt
    Alexander the Great conquers Egypt bringing Greek cultures along with him.
  • 400

    Egypt Invaded

    Egypt Invaded
    The Persians invade Egypt
    BC date
    Month and day unknown
  • 457

    Golden Age

    Golden Age
    Beggining of "Golden Age" of Athen under Pericles
    BC date
    day and month unknown
  • Apr 11, 600

    Phoenician accomplishment

    Phoenician accomplishment
    Phoenician sailors travelby ship all around Africa
    BC date
    Month and day unknown
  • Apr 8, 663

    Thebes sacked

    Thebes sacked
    The great Egyptian city of Thebes is sacked by Assyrians
    BC date
    exact month and day unknown
  • Apr 8, 776

    Olympics

    Olympics
    The first Olympic Games in Olympia Greece
    BC date
    exact month and day unknown

  • Jerusalem Destroyed

    Jerusalem Destroyed
    Jerusalem destroyed by king Nebachadnezzar BC date
    exact month and day unknown

  • first known day and month

    first known day and month
    The first day in human history known to be dated with accurate month AND day
    BC date

  • Mercury and Venus orbit the Sun

    Mercury and Venus orbit the Sun
    a Greek astonomer suggests that Mercury and Venus orbit the sun.
    BC date
    month and day unknown

  • Buddah Dies

    Buddah Dies
    The Buddah, founder of Buddhism, dies in India
    BC time
    Month and day unknown