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Mar 9, 1332
Tutankhamun becomes phaoroah
Tutankhamun becane phaoroah at age nine. He died at age 19. The only reason why he is famous is because of the treasure that was in his tomb -
Jan 1, 1473
Hatshepsut becomes pharaoh
Hatshepsut becomes pharaoh in 1473 B.C. This is important because she is the first woman rules that ruled eygpt.She was supposed to rule for Thutmosis III until he was old enough to rule on his own. However, after several years, Hatshepsut declared herself the pharaoh. Many important people at that time did not agree with her right to rule because she was a woman. -
the Rosetta Stone is found
The Rosetta Stone was found in 1799 by one of Napoleon's soldiers. -
Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun
In 1922, Howard Carter found the undisturbed tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun. -
Cleopatra VII died
Cleopatra VII (commonly known as just 'Cleopatra') is one of the most famous queens of Egypt. Cleopatra was well-educated and spoke many languages including Egyptian. -
Hieroglyphs Hieroglyphs deciphered
Jean François Champollion deciphered Hieroglyphs -
Pyramids of Giza was bulit
the Pyramids of Giza were bulit in 2560 B.C. The largest of the three stone pyramids of Giza was built for the pharaoh Khufu for his death. he second of the Giza pyramids was built for the pharaoh Khafra It was built on higher ground than Khufu's pyramid, so it looks taller than Khufu's pyramid, but it is actually shorter. -
First stone pyramid was bulit
The First stone pyramid was bulit in 2700 B.C. The Step Pyramid was built at Saqqara for the pharaoh Djoser. It was made by building several 'steps' or layers of stone on top of each other. -
Hieroglyphic script developed
In 3100 B.C The Hieroglyphic script was created. the word Hieroglyphic means s"acred carving" This is important because this is their first system of writing. -
Narmer unified Upper and Lower Egypt
Narmer (also known as Menes) was the first Egyptian pharaoh to conquer and rule over Upper and Lower Egypt.
