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2649 BCE
Old kingdom
2649–2150 B.C. was one of the most dynamic periods in the development of Egyptian art creating for the first time images and forms that endured for generations. They perfected the art of carving intricate relief decoration and had better observation of the natural world, they so made real size sculptures -
2030 BCE
Middle kingdom
mid-Dynasty 11–Dynasty 13, ca. 2030–1640 B.C The Middle Kingdom began when Nepenthe Mentuhotep II reunited Upper and Lower Egypt, setting the stage for a second great flowering of Egyptian culture. -
1570 BCE
New kingdom
The New Kingdom (1570–1070 BC) was Egypt’s most prosperous time and marked the zenith of its power. preceding the dissolution of the central government it extended its reach beyond the former borders to create an empire. -
1480 BCE
Reign of Thutmose
(died 1426 bce), king (reigned 1479–26 bce) of the 18th dynasty often regarded as the greatest of the rulers of ancient Egypt. He also built a great number of temples and monuments to commemoratehis deeds. -
1400 BCE
Reign of Hathshepsut
Hatshepsut was the longest reigning female pharaoh in Egypt, ruling for 20 years in the 15th century B.C. She is considered one of Egypt's most successful pharaohs.Under Hatshepsut’s reign, Egypt prospered. Unlike other rulers in her dynasty, she was more interested in ensuring economic prosperity and building and restoring monuments throughout Egypt and Nubia than in conquering new lands. -
1279 BCE
Regin of Rameses
(1279–13 bce) was the second longest in Egyptian history. In addition this regin had wars with the Hittites and Libyans, extensive building programs and many colossal statues founded all over Egypt. -
332
Greeks invade Egypt
When Ptolemy, one of Alexander’s generals, came to rule Egypt, he found it wise to adapt to the older culture. He installed himself as “pharaoh,” built a new capital at Alexandria, and united the two major gods of each nation to form a new universal deity, Zeus Amon. -
525
Persians conquer Egypt
The Persians came from the Near East. They conquered Egypt in 525 B.C. and controlled the country until 332 B.C..
