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Ancient Egypt

By Gemini06
  • Period: 2950 BCE to 2575 BCE

    Early Dynastic Period-Dynasties I-III

    The ancient egyptian civilization begins. The first Pharaoh of Egypt, Menes, united the upper and lower parts of egypt into a single civilization. He put the capitol at mid point of the two lands in a city called memphis. hieroglyphics are developed. Near the end, the first pyramid is built by the Pharaoh Djoser and the famous Egyptian Architect imhotep
  • Period: 2575 BCE to 2150 BCE

    Old Kingdom - Dynasties I-III

    the fourth dynasty begins and the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are built. This is often called the Age of Pyramids. the fourth dynasty is a time of peace and also a time when the sun god Re became prominent in the Egyption religion.The Old Kingdom nears its 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

    First Intermediate Period- Dynasties IX-XI

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

    Middle Kingdom-Dynasties XI-XIV

    The Pharaoh Mentuhotep II reunites the two parts of Egypt under one rule signaling the start of the Middle Kingdom. the royal tombs are moved 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

    Second Intermediate period-Dynasties XV-XVII

    The middle kingdom ends and through second intermediate period begins. Some of the dynasties at the end of the Middle Kingdom and during this period last only for a short time. The horse and chariot are introduced during this period.
  • Period: 1520 BCE to 1075 BCE

    New Kingdom-DynastiesXV-XX

    The New Kingdom is the time of greatest prosperity for the Ancient Egyptian civilization. During this time the Pharaohs conquered the most lands and the Egyptian Empire reaches its peak.