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Ancient Egypt

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  • Period: 2950 BCE to 2575 BCE

    Early Dynastic Period Dynasties I-III

    The Ancient Egyptian civilization begins. The 1st Pharaoh of Egypt, Menes, united the Upper and Lower parts of Egypt into a single civilization. He put the capitol at the midpoint of the 2 lands in a city called Memphis. During this time the Egyptians developed hieroglyphic writing.
    Near the end of the Early Dynastic Period and the start of the Old Kingdom, the 1st pyramid is built by Pharaoh Djoser and the famous Egyptian Architect Imhotep
  • Period: 2575 BCE to 2149 BCE

    Old Kingdom Dynasties IV-VIII

    The 4th dynasty begins and the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are built. This is often called the Age of the Pyramids. The 4th dynasty is a time of peace and also a time when the sun god Ra became prominent in the Egyptian religion. The Old Kingdom nears it's end as the 7th and 8th dynasties are weak and the government begins to collapse. The end of the Old Kingdom is a time of poverty and famine
  • Period: 2150 BCE to 1975 BCE

    1st Intermediate Period Dynasties IX-XI

    Egypt splits back into 2 countries. The Old Kingdom ends and the 1st Intermediate Period begins.
  • Period: 1975 BCE to 1640 BCE

    Middle Kingdom Dynasties XI-XIV

    The pharaoh Metntuhotep II reunites the 2 parts of Egypt under 1 rule signaling the start of the Middle Kingdom. The royal tombs are moved to the North near the city of Memphis. The Egyptians start to use irrigation to carry water from the Nile to their crops
  • Period: 1640 BCE to 1520 BCE

    2nd Intermediate Period Dynasties XV-XVII

    The Middle Kingdom ends and the 2nd Intermediate Period begins. Some of the dynasties at the end of the Middle Kingdom and during this period only last for a short time. The horse and chariot are introduced in this period.
  • Period: 1520 BCE to 1075 BCE

    New Kingdom Dynasties XVII-XX

    The New Kingdom is the time of great prosperity for the Ancient Egyptian civilization. During this time the Pharaohs conquer the most lands and the Egyptian Empire reaches its peak.
  • Period: 1075 BCE to 653 BCE

    3rd Intermediate Period Dynasties XXI-XXIV

    The New Kingdom comes to an end when Egypt becomes divided. 3rd Intermediate Period begins. Egypt grows weaker and is eventually conquered by the Assyrian Empire near the end of this period.
  • Period: 653 BCE to 332 BCE

    Late Period Dynasties XXV-XXX

    The Late Period begins as the Assyrians leave Egypt and the locals regain control from vassals left by the Assyrians.