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331
Macedonian
Macedonian general Ptolemy begins a new dynasty in the city of Alexandria. -
332
Alexander
Alexander the Great of Macedonia invades Egypt -
341
Nectanebo
The death of Nectanebo II (the last Egyptian-born pharaoh) -
525
Persian
Persian Empire conquers Egypt. -
Feb 8, 1268
Invasion of Egypt
The invasion of Egypt from the south by the nubian Empire, initiating an "Ethiopian Dynasty." -
Feb 8, 1279
Ramses II
Ramses II begins his 67-year regin and completes the Temple of Luxor. -
Feb 8, 1352
Amenhotep
Amenotep IV supports worship of only on god, Aten, and moves seaat of government to a shor-lived new capital city, Akhetaten. -
Feb 8, 1490
Queen Hatshepsut
Queen Hatshepsut expands the Egyptain empire to include Nubia and Palestine. -
Cleopatra
Cleopatra commits suicicde, and Egypt is annexed by the Roman Empire. -
Ptolemaic
Ptolemaic queen VII rules Egypt, assisted by Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. -
Middle Kingdom
The establishment of the Middle Kingdom and of Thebes as the new capital. -
Great Pyrimad
The Great Pyrimad of Giza was built by King Khufu. -
Tutankkhamun
Tutankkhamun revives polythsism and returns Egypt's capital to Thebes. -
king menes
King Menes unites Upper and Lower Egypt -
Old Kingdom
The establishment of the Old Kingdom with its capital in Memphis. -
365 calendar
The invention of the 365-day calendar