Ancient Egypt

By JennyG66101
  • 2650 BCE

    Djoser

    Many believe the king's actual birth name is Djoser, with means "Holy One". He began to rule during the third dynasty of the old kingdom of Egypt. Reaserchers recognize Djoser as eather the first or second ruler of the dynasty. He ruled between 19 to 20 years.
  • 2600 BCE

    Snefru

    Snefru was the first pharaoh of the fourth dynasty, during the Old Kingdom period. His name ment "to make beautiful". after his death the egyptians remembered him as a good and just ruler. His reign provided the basic labor structure his successor, Khufu, used to build the Great Pyramid.
  • 2589 BCE

    Khufu

    Known by many names, Khufu, whose full name was Khnum-Khufwy, means “Khnum Protects Me.” Khnum was the ancient Egyptian ram-headed god of procreation, water and fertility. The Greeks gave Khufu the name “Cheops” and he is probably best known throughout history by this name.
  • 2576 BCE

    Khafre

    Khafre was the fourth King of the fourth dynasty, Old Kingdom. The son of Khufu, Kahafre is best known as the owner of the second pyramid at Giza. He ruled ancient Egypt for 66 years, but most people think that he ruled between 24 to 26 years.
  • 2460 BCE

    Neferefre

    Neferefre was a pharaoh of the fifth dynasty during the Old Kingdom. He must have a short reign, because his pyramid only reached its lowest courses. Modern historian believed that Neferefre ruled for two years. His estimated date of death is around 2458 B.C.
  • 1971 BCE

    Senusret

    Senusret was a pharaoh from the 12th dynasty in the Middle Kingdom. Senusret I was the first pharaoh to begin irrigating the Faiyum to open more land for cultivation purposes. His statues show signs of his actual appearance which marks a new idea in the depiction of pharaohs. Senusret built a pyramid too.
  • 1493 BCE

    Thutmose II

    Thutmose II was the 4th pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. There is some speculation surrounding how long he reigned, but most historians believe it was anywhere from 3 to 13 years. Unfortunately, for Thutmose II, the most significant aspects about him were his family. The woman he married, Hatshepsut was a well-liked and powerful in Egypt.