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The Big Bang
The Big Bang describes the early development of the Universe. According to the theory, the Big Bang came about 13.7 billion years ago, which is considered the age of the universe. -
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150,000 B.C Ice Ages
Ice ages prevail for 90% of the time; At 150,000B.C emergence of Homo sapiens (possibly related to conditions during last interglacial). -
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30,000 BC: Last stands of Homo
30,000 BC: Last stands of Homo erectus (Java) and Neanderthal (Spain) species, decline in favor of Homo sapiens. -
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Early Egyptian Settlers.
People began to settle in the Nile valley in about 7000 B.C.. They farmed the land, kept animals, and built permanent homes on the banks of the Nile. -
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Hieroglyphic script developed.
In 3100 B.C. the Hieroglyphic was one of the first complete scripts to be used in ancient Egypt. Egyptians used it for years to record important information. -
Jan 1, 600
2700 B.C. First stone pyramid built
The first stone pyramid built in ancient Egypt was the 'Step Pyramid'. 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. -
Jan 1, 700
2600 B.C. Pyramids of Giza built: Khufu's pyramid
The largest of the three stone pyramids of Giza was built for the pharaoh Khufu (called Cheops by Greeks). It stands 147 metres high and its estimated weight is about 6,500,000 tonnes. -
Jan 1, 1000
2600 B.C. Pyramids of Giza built: Menkaura's pyramid
The smallest of the three pyramids at Giza was built for the pharaoh Menkaura (called Mycerinus by Greeks). -
Jan 1, 1100
2200 B.C. Various kings ruled Egypt
In 2200 B.C. the government in Egypt collapsed and many people fought to become the ruler of ancient Egypt. For about 150 years, Upper and Lower Egypt had different rulers. -
Jan 1, 1200
2100 B.C. Mentuhotep II
By 2100B.C. Mentuhotep II gained control of entire country of Egypt. Mentuhotep II was the son of Intef III and Intef III's wife Iah who may have been his sister. Mentuhotep II is "considered" to be the first ruler of Egypt. He married Neferu II, she was the wife and sister of king Mentuhotep II. Mentuhotep II had 7 wives (or more) who were buried with him in or close to his temple at Deir-el-Bahri. His son Mentuhotep III took his place as king in 2010B.C. And in 1995B.C Mentuhotep II died. -
2600 B.C. Pyramids of Giza built: The Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is a large statue carved out of stone. It is located near Khafra's pyramid on the Giza plateau. The Great Sphinx has the body of a lion and the head of a human. -
2600 B.C. Pyramids of Giza built: Khafra's pyramid
The second of the Giza pyramids was built for the pharaoh Khafra (called Chephren by Greeks). It was built on higher ground than Khufu's pyramid, so it looks taller than Khufu's pyramid, but it is actually shorter.
