Egypt

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  • 2200 BCE

    Mizraim Enters the Land of Egypt

    Around 2200 B.C., the tribe of Mizraim left Babel and founded the first dynasty, consisting of approximately 20,000 people. Not much is recorded from the 1st and early 2nd dynasties, most likely as the population of Egypt is just growing and not much is happening.
  • Period: 2200 BCE to 2000 BCE

    1st Dynasty

    The 1st Dynasty of Egypt began ca. 2150 and ended ca. 1950 B.C.
  • Period: 2000 BCE to 1800 BCE

    2nd Dynasty

    The 2nd Dynasty of Egypt began ca. 1950 and ended ca. 1800 B.C.
  • 1898 BCE

    Joseph Enters Egypt

    In 1898 B.C., Joseph ben Jacob entered Egypt under the reign of the pharaoh Nebka.
  • Period: 1898 BCE to 1838 BCE

    3rd Dynasty

    The 3rd Dynasty of Egypt began 1898 and ended 1838 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • 1878 BCE

    Seven Years of Famine

    Seven years of famine rocked Egypt's foundations in the 18th year of the pharaoh Djoser, only to be saved by Joseph ben Jacob, known to the Egyptians as Imhotep. This event can be dated to 1878 B.C.
  • 1876 BCE

    Israel Enters Egypt

    Israel ben Isaac entered Egypt, along with his family of 75, in an event that can be dated to 1876 B.C.
  • Period: 1838 BCE to 1746 BCE

    4th Dynasty

    The 4th Dynasty of Egypt began 1838 and ended 1746 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • Period: 1746 BCE to 1679 BCE

    5th Dynasty

    The 5th Dynasty of Egypt began 1746 and ended 1679 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • Period: 1679 BCE to 1579 BCE

    6th Dynasty

    The 6th Dynasty began 1679 and ended 1579 B.C.Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • Period: 1579 BCE to 1571 BCE

    7th and 8th Dynasties

    The 7th and 8th Dynasties of Egypt, otherwise known as the First Intermediate Period, was a time of chaos lasting around eight years, from 1579 to 1571 B.C.
  • Period: 1571 BCE to 1481 BCE

    9th and 10th Dynasties

    The 9th and 10th Dynasties were also known as the Heracleopolitan Dynasty, as that is where they ruled from. The pharaohs of this dynasty were evil, caring nothing about their citizens, and lasted from 1571 to 1481 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of these dynasties.
  • Period: 1571 BCE to 1446 BCE

    11th Dynasty

    The 11th Dynasty began in the middle of the First Intermediate Period, but the pharaoh Mentuhotep II defeated the Heracleopolitan dynasties and reunited Egypt. This relatively long dynasty spanned from 1571 to 1446 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • 1446 BCE

    The Exodus

    The Exodus can be dated to 1446 B.C., in an event which rocked Egypt on its foundations, including the ten plagues, as described in the Admonitions of Ipuwer. This led to a period of chaos, known as the 13th and 14th Dynasties.
  • Period: 1446 BCE to 1341 BCE

    13th and 14th Dynasties

    These dynasties, referred to as the Second Intermediate Period A, were a period of chaos, as written about in the Admonitions of Ipuwer. Many chieftains reigned at the same time, the 13th Dynasty in the south and the 14th Dynasty in the north. Together, both dynasties ruled Egypt from 1446 to 1341 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • Period: 1341 BCE to 1231 BCE

    12th Dynasty

    The 12th Dynasty of Egypt reunited Egypt after the chaos of the 13th and 14th Dynasties. This dynasty lasted from 1341 to 1231 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • Period: 1241 BCE to 1069 BCE

    Hyksos Dynasties

    Three dynasties of Hyksos pharaohs, known by scholars today as the 15th, 16th, and 17th Dynasties, were a Period in which foreigners, known as Hyksos, ruled the land of Egypt. This is known as the Second Intermediate Period B. These Hyksos kings ruled most of Egypt from 1241 to 1069 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of these dynasties.
  • Period: 1069 BCE to 870 BCE

    18th Dynasty

    The 18th Dynasty of Egypt, a time of great prosperity, lasted from 1069 to 870 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • 1050 BCE

    Saul Defeats Agag (Apop)

    Around 1050 B.C., after the expulsion of the Hyksos/Amalekites, Saul defeated the king of the Hysos/Amalekites, known as Agag or Apop.
  • Period: 870 BCE to 764 BCE

    19th Dynasty

    The 19th Dynasty of Egypt was a time of prosperity, mostly due to the famous Egyptian pharaoh, Ramesses II, although Egypt began to crumble at the end of this dynasty. This dynasty lasted from 870 to 764 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • Period: 765 BCE to 604 BCE

    22nd Dynasty

    The 22nd Dynasty of Egypt consisted of Libyan pharaohs driven from their lands by the Sea Peoples, beginning their own dynasty and ruling parts of Egypt. This dynasty lasted from 765 - 604 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • Period: 760 BCE to 625 BCE

    21st Dynasty (Tanite)

    This dynasty was made of Tanite priest-kings, lasting from 760 to 625 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • Period: 759 BCE to 662 BCE

    20th Dynasty

    The 20th Dynasty of Egypt was chaotic, ruled by many leaders claiming to be descendants of the famous Ramesses II. It began with the invasion of the Sea Peoples, pushing foreigners into Egypt. This short-lived dynasty lasted from 759 to 662 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • Period: 715 BCE to 646 BCE

    23rd Dynasty

    The 23rd Dynasty of Egypt was a dynasty of Lydian kings displaced from their land by Sea Peoples. It lasted from 715 to 646 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • Period: 671 BCE to 584 BCE

    21st Dynasty (Theban)

    The 21st Dynasty of Egypt ruled Upper and Middle Egypt in all but name, consisting of priests who did not technically claim pharaohship or divinity, but still ruled. The 25th Dynasty is essentially just an extension of this dynasty, as this dynasty ends with the same pharaoh that the other begins with. This dynasty lasted from 671 to 584 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • Period: 638 BCE to 564 BCE

    25th Dynasty

    The 25th Dynasty of Egypt was merely an extension of the Theban 21st Dynasty. It lasted from 638 to 564 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • Period: 620 BCE to 618 BCE

    24th Dynasty

    The 24th Dynasty of Egypt should not be called a dynasty in its own right. It was merely an uprising by the Egyptian Tefnakht. This two year rebellion was quickly quenched by the pharaoh of the 21st and 25th Dynasties, Menkheperre Piankhi. This ‘dynasty’ lasted from 620 to 618 B.C.
  • 564 BCE

    Nebuchadnezzar Invades Egypt

    In 564 B.C., Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon (more commonly known as Nebuchadnezzar) sacked Egypt, leading to a period of exile and ruin in Egypt for 40 years, until Cambyses helped restore Egypt in 525 B.C.
  • Period: 564 BCE to 525 BCE

    40 Years of Exile

    After the invasion of Nebuchadrezzar, king of Babylon, Egypt was in disarray for around 40 years afterwards. This lasted from 564 to 525 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this period.
  • Period: 543 BCE to 404 BCE

    26th Dynasty

    The 26th Dynasty of Egypt was merely a dynasty of vassal kings under the suzerainty of Persia. During this dynasty, a great rebuilding effort was undertaken. This dynasty lasted from 543 to 404 B.C. Click here to see a timeline of this dynasty.
  • Period: 543 BCE to 404 BCE

    27th Dynasty

    The 27th Dynasty of Egypt was the name of the Persian suzerainty over Egypt. The list of pharaohs is technically just a list of Persian suzerains. This dynasty lasted from 543 to 404 B.C.
  • Period: 404 BCE to 399 BCE

    28th Dynasty

    The 28th Dynasty of Egypt was the result of an Egyptian uprising against the Persian vassals and suzerains of the First Persian Period. There was only one pharaoh, Amyrtaeus. This lasted from 404 to 399 B.C.
  • Period: 399 BCE to 380 BCE

    29th Dynasty

    The 29th Dynasty of Egypt began with the execution of Amyrtaeus, and lasted from 399 to 380 B.C.
  • Period: 380 BCE to 343 BCE

    30th Dynasty

    The 30th Dynasty of Egypt lasted from 380 to 343 B.C.
  • Period: 343 BCE to 332 BCE

    31st Dynasty

    The 31st Dynasty of Egypt, also known as the Second Persian Period, consisted of rule by Persian suzerains, and lasted from 343 to 332 B.C.
  • Period: 332 BCE to 30 BCE

    Ptolemaic Kingdom

    After Alexander the Great died, his kingdom, including Egypt, was split between four of his generals. One of these four kingdoms was the Ptolemaic Kingdom, or Egypt. It was ruled by many pharaohs, all under the name Ptolemy. It lasted until Rome conquered Egypt in 30 B.C. The Ptolemies ruled Egypt from 332 to 30 B.C.