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3100 BCE
Ancient Egypt was Established
The Egyptian civilization began when King Narmer founded the first Egyptian dynasty, the first and second dynasties ruled Egypt and began using hieroglyphics. Hor-Aha is considered to be the first king of the first dynasty. Also Memphis, in Lower Egypt was the capital of Egypt. -
2950 BCE
First Pyramid
The first Egyptian pyramid is built. The Step Pyramid at Saqqara for King Zoser (aka Djoser) who was one of the kings of the 3rd Dynasty. -
2575 BCE
The Great Pyramids
The Great Pyramids were built in Giza and Dashur during the Old Kingdom Period. The pyramids were revered as one of the seven wonders of the Ancient Egyptian World. -
2125 BCE
The First Intermediate Period
9th-11th Egyptian Dynasties pass declaring the first intermediate period. This time was when Egypt saw the central government breaking down. -
1975 BCE
The Middle Kingdom
11th-14th Egyptian Dynasties pass, This is the Middle Kingdom. Amenemhet is the most notable pharaoh as he overthrew Mentuhotep III. -
1630 BCE
The Second Intermediate Period
15th-17th Dynasties pass as that concludes the 2nd Intermediate period, during this time Hyksos raiders from Asia moved into the delta introducing the Ancient Egyptians to chariots. Ahmose eventually expelled the Hyksos from Egypt soon after they moved in. -
1539 BCE
18th-20th Dynasty
During the 18th-20th Dynasty the valley of the kings was built. The pharaohs included Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, Thutmosis, and Ramesses II. King Akhenaten established a new religious order worshipping the sun god Aten. Also During this time the Egyptians developed a permanent army -
1400 BCE
Egypts Rise
King Thutmose III and Ancient Egypt reaches the height of its power when military expeditions brought the Eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea under Egyptian rule. -
1075 BCE
The 3rd Intermediate Period
This was the 21st-25th Dynasty, which was the 3rd Intermediate Period. This is also when the Nubians Conquered Egypt. -
715 BCE
20th-30th Dynasty
The Persians conquer Egypt and they're lead by persian king Cambyses II. -
395 BCE
Roman and Egypt
395 AD, The Roman Empire split into West and East. Egypt also became part of the Byzantine Empire . -
332 BCE
Alexander The Great
Alexander the Great conquers Egypt. He occupies Egypt and his general, Ptolemy, becomes king and founds a dynasty. Greek culture was spread throughout Egypt during this dynasty/time. The city of Alexandria was founded during this time too. -
196 BCE
The Rosetta Stone
During this time the Rosetta Stone is carved. This stone is written in Hieroglyphics and Greek -
Period: 57 BCE to 37 BCE
Cleopatra VII
Queen Cleopatra VII Reigns and becomes mistress of Julius Caesar. Eventually giving birth to his son, Octavian. Moreover Queen Cleopatra VII of the Ptolemies marries Mark Anthony -
31 BCE
Octavians Battle
Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra. Though he did not kill them, they took their own life commiting suicide. -
384
Christianity
This was 384 AD. (Anno Domini) This is when Theodosius ordered the adherence of Christianity. -
642
The Arabs
642 AD. The Arabs captured Alexandria. Egypt also becomes a important part in the Islamic Empire.
