Egypt-Geography Timeline

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  • 3100 BCE

    The Egyptians developed hieroglyphic writing

    The Egyptians developed hieroglyphic writing
    The Egyptians would use picture words to write, which are called hieroglyphics. They started using this form of writing in early 3000 B.C. Hieroglyphics represent some symbols as sounds, or an entire word.
  • 2700 BCE

    Papyrus was developed as a writing surface

    Papyrus was developed as a writing surface
    Egyptians would use papyrus for more than just making paper. Papyrus was used in woven material like baskets, mats, rope and sandals as well. While turning papyrus into those other things, they wouldn't really turn papyrus into paper anymore.
  • 2600 BCE

    The first pyramid was built by the Pharaoh Djoser

    The first pyramid was built by the Pharaoh Djoser
    The Pharaoh Djoser was the first king of the Third Dynasty of Egypt & as well as the first to build in stone. He would stack mastabas on top of one another, and progressively making it smaller as it gets to the top to make the shape of the now known, Step Pyramid.
  • 2500 BCE

    The Sphinx & the Great Pyramids of Giza were built

    The Sphinx & the Great Pyramids of Giza were built
    The Great Pyramid of Giza had an outer casing of white limestone & the blocks are perfectly dressed, that not even a sharp knife could be inserted in between the blocks. The Great Sphinx was a statue that was also made of limestone. The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most largest sculptures, 240 ft long & 66 ft high. The Sphinx is most known for the look of the lion's body & a human head with a royal headdress.
  • 1279 BCE

    Ramses II becomes pharaoh and will continue to rule for 67 years

    Ramses II becomes pharaoh and will continue to rule for 67 years
    Ramses II was best known for being the greatest pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. When his father died at the age of 25, Ramses II was then crowned as the pharaoh of Egypt. He was the third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty.
  • 670 BCE

    The Assyrians invade & conquer Egypt

    The Assyrians invade & conquer Egypt
    This was the time when they introduced iron to this area. The Assyrians were known for their wide knowledge of warfare and organization. A few years after the invasion, they sacked Thebes, the city of Egypt.
  • 525 BCE

    The Persian Empire conquered and ruled Egypt

    The Persian Empire conquered and ruled Egypt
    The Persian Empire, led by King Cambyses II, invaded Egypt. When the Persian Empire conquered Egypt, it was then the largest empire in the world.
  • 332 BCE

    Alexander the Great conquers Egypt & establishes the city of Alexandria

    Alexander the Great conquers Egypt & establishes the city of Alexandria
    Alexander the Great was on his way going west to complete his conquest of the Persian Empire, but the impact of his conquest in Egypt was significant. Alexander respected Egyptian culture & religion, but he installed a Greek government to control his administration of Egypt.
  • 305 BCE

    Ptolemy I, a general under Alexander the Great, becomes Pharaoh

    Ptolemy I, a general under Alexander the Great, becomes Pharaoh
    Ptolemy's family ruled Egypt until the Roman conquest of 30 BC. All the male rulers of the dynasty took the name Ptolemy.
  • 30 BCE

    Cleopatra VII committed suicide and was the last pharaoh of Egypt. Egypt also comes under the rule of the Roman Empire.

    Cleopatra VII committed suicide and was the last pharaoh of Egypt. Egypt also comes under the rule of the Roman Empire.
    Her death remains a mystery today. After fleeing to Egypt, Antony had returned to the battlefield hoping he would recover and defeat Octavian. Although, he heard some false news that Cleopatra had died. So Antony killed himself. Considering the news was false and she hasn't died, she was very devastated to hear the news about Antony. So she became very sad and decided to allow a poisonous cabro bite her and die. Her death brought an end to the Ptolemy dynasty & the Egyptian Empire.