3rd Dynasty

By TimeGuy1234
  • 1898 BCE

    Joseph (Imhotep) Enters Egypt

    Joseph ben Jacob, known to the Egyptians as Imhotep, entered Egypt after being sold into slavery by his brothers in 1898 B.C., at the beginning of Djoser and Nebka's coreign.
  • Period: 1898 BCE to 1883 BCE

    Nebka

    Nebka was a co-regent of Djoser, likely his eldest son, and his reign overlapped Djoser’s for about 15 years. He ruled from 1898 to around 1883 B.C.
  • Period: 1898 BCE to 1871 BCE

    Djoser

    Djoser was the first pharaoh of the 3rd Dynasty of Egypt, his reign lasting from 1898 to 1871 B.C.
  • Period: 1878 BCE to 1871 BCE

    Seven Years' Famine

    Seven years of famine rocked Djoser's reign, beginning in 1878 and ending in 1871 B.C. During this time period, Djoser appointed a vizier named Joseph, also known as Imhotep, to solve the problem. This was when the role of pharaoh became more important.
  • 1876 BCE

    Israel Enters Egypt

    Israel ben Isaac, also known as Jacob, entered Egypt along with his large family of 78, and their servants, in 1876 B.C. They were known as the Hebrews, or Asiatics, by the Egyptians.
  • Period: 1871 BCE to 1838 BCE

    Huni

    The terminal king of the 3rd Dynasty, Huni's long reign lasted 24 years, from 1871 to 1838 B.C.