Pyramid of giza

Ancient Egypt

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  • Period: 2950 BCE to 2575 BCE

    Early Dynastic Period- Dynasties I-III

    • Ancient Egyptian civilization begins.
    • The first pharaoh of Egypt was Menes, who united the Upper and Lower Parts of Egypt and put the capital of the midpoint of the two lands in a city called Memphis.
    • The Egyptians used the Hieroglyphic writing for making records and running the government
  • Period: 2575 BCE to 2150 BCE

    Old Kingdom- Dynasties IV-VIII

    • The fourth dynasty begins and the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are built.
    • This was called the Age of the Pyramids.
    • The Fourth dynasty is a time of peace and also a time when the sun god Re became prominent in the Egyptian religion.
  • Period: 2150 BCE to 1975 BCE

    First Intermediate-Dynasties IX-XI

    • Egypt splits back into two countries.
    • The Old Kingdom ends and the first intermediate period begins.
  • Period: 1975 BCE to 1640 BCE

    Middle Kingdom-Dynasties XI-XIV

    • Pharaoh Mentuhotep II reunites the two parts of Egypt under one rule which was the start of the Middle Kingdom.
    • Royal tombs are moved to the north near the city of Memphis.
    • The Egyptians start the use of irrigation to carry water from the Nile to their crops.
  • Period: 1640 BCE to 1520 BCE

    Second Intermediate Period- Dynasties XV-XVII

    • This was the time when the Middle Kingdom ended and the Second Intermediate Period began.
    • Some of the dynasties during this period only lasted for short time.
    • The horse and the chariot are introduced during this period.
  • Period: 1520 BCE to 1075 BCE

    New Kingdom Dynasties XVIII-XX

    • The New Kingdom is the time of greatest prosperity for the Ancient Egyptian civilization.
    • The Pharaohs conquered the most lands and the Egyptian empire reaches its peak
  • Period: 1075 BCE to 653 BCE

    Third Intermediate Period- Dynasties XXI-XXIV

    • Egypt becomes divided and the New Kingdom comes to an end.
    • Third Intermediate period begins.
    • Egypt grows weaker and is conquered by the Assyrian empire.
  • Period: 653 BCE to 332 BCE

    Late Period -Dynasties XXV-XXX

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