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All About Ancient Egypt

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  • 3500 BCE

    First early settlers in the Nile valley

  • 3100 BCE

    Hieroglyphics were developed

    Hieroglyphics are the symbols egyptians used to communicate. There were around 1000 symbols developed.
  • 2620 BCE

    Khufu

    Khufu is synonymous with the Great Pyramid of Giza. He built the pyramids in his reign of at least 24 years.
  • 2600 BCE

    Pyramids of Giza built

    The pyramids of Giza are the 3 oldest are largest pyramids in Giza, Egypt They are one of the seven wonders of the world and are the oldest wonder
  • 1500 BCE

    Hatshepsut became pharaoh

  • 1479 BCE

    Thutmose III

    Thutmose III reigned from 1479 BC. He may also be called the Napoleon of Ancient egypt. He ruled with his stepmother,Hatshepsut for 22 years until Hatshepsut died.
  • 1400 BCE

    Tutankhamun became pharaoh

  • 1323 BCE

    Tutankhamun

    Tutankhamun was one of the most famous pharaohs. He became pharaoh at 10 years old. His tomb was discovered in 1922. He had a gold mask is one of the most famous egyptian symbols
  • 300 BCE

    Last use of hieroglyphic writing

    The Hieroglyphic writing stopped being used.
  • 69 BCE

    Cleopatra

    Cleopatra was the last ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt before the country became a province of the Roman Empire. Cleopatra is most known for her beauty and intelligence.
  • 1303

    Ramses II

    Hei is considered one of the most powerful pharaohs in ancient egypt .

  • Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun

    Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun
    Howard Carter discovered King Tut's tomb which was filled with:
    ( all objects sourced from :http://www.historyembalmed.org/tomb-of-king-tut/content-of-king-tuts-tomb.htm Jewelry including Bracelets, Anklets, Buckles, Scarabs, Amulets, Pendants, Pectorals, Necklaces, Earrings, Collars, Ear Studs and Rings
    6 Chariots
    Couches
    Chairs
    2 Thrones