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Period: 2850 BCE to 2575 BCE
Early Dynastic Period (Dynasties I - lll
The Ancient Egyptian civilization begins. the first Pharaoh of Egypt,united the upper and lower parts of Egypt into a single civilization . He put the capitol at the midpoint of the two lands in a city called Memphis. During this time the Egyptians developed hieroglyphics writing which would be important for making records and running the government.
Near the end of the Dynastic Period and the start of the Old Kingdom, the first pyramid is built by Pharaoh Djoser and the famous Egypt Architect -
Period: 2575 BCE to 2150 BCE
Old Kingdom Dynasties IV_VII
The fourth dynasty begins and the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are built. The fourth dynasty is a time of peace and also a time when the sun god Re became prominent in the Egyptian religion. -
Period: 2150 BCE to 1975 BCE
First Intermediate Period Dynasties IX-XIV
Egypt splits back into two countries . The Old Kingdom ends and the first Intermediate period begins. -
Period: 1640 BCE to 1520 BCE
Second Intermediate Period Dynasties IX-XVII
The Middle Kingdom ends and the second Intermediate Period begins. Some of the dynasties at the end of the middle kingdom and during this period only lasts for a short time. The horse and chariot are introduced during this period. -
Period: 1520 BCE to 1075 BCE
New KIngdom Dynasties XVIII-XX
The New Kingdom is the time of greatest prosperity for the Ancient Egyptian civilization. During this time the Pharaohs conquer the most lands and the Egyptian Empire reaches its peak. -
Period: 1075 BCE to 653 BCE
Third Intermediate Period Dynasties XXI-XXIV
The New Kingdom comes to end when Egypt becomes divided. Third Intermediate Period begins. Egypt grows weaker and is eventually conquered by the Assyrian Empire near the end of the Period. -
Period: 643 BCE to 332 BCE
Late Period Dynasties-XXV-XXX
The late period begins as the Assyrians leave Egypt and rule for over 100 years.