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Period: 2686 BCE to 2649 BCE
Djoser (2686 BC - 2649 BC)
The founder of the old Kingdom, Djoser was a Pharaoh of the ninth dynasty. He reigned between 2630 BC and 2611 BC and is best known for his contribution to the construction of the famous limestone Step Pyramid at Saqqara. The most is an example of great example of great technology. -
Period: 2589 BCE to 2566 BCE
Khufu (2589 BC - 2566 BC)
The second Pharaoh of the fourth dynasty, Kufu, was also known as Khnum Khufu. He belonged to the Old Kingdom and reigned from about 2589 BC to 2566 BC. There are not many historical texts describing Khufu's reign but his greatest contributes to Egyptians civilizations was the Great Pyramids of Giza -
Period: 1507 BCE to 1458 BCE
Hatshepsut (1507 - 1458 BC)
Hatshepsut bags the title of the most successful Pharaoh to ascend the throne of Egypt. The fifth ruler of the 18th dynasty of Egypt, Hatshepsut reigned between 1478 BC and 1458 BC. It is believed that king Thutmose I wanted daughter to inherit the throne. After her husband's death, Hatshepsut took over the throne and reigned for ever 21 years. She accomplished a lot more than many other Pharaohs have done during their reigned. -
Period: 1481 BCE to 1425 BCE
Thutmose III (1481 BC - 1425 BC)
Thutmose was the heir to the 18th dynasty of Egypt and the stepson of the previous Pharaoh Hatshepsut. Being the only son of king Thutmose II, he was supposed to take over the throne after his death, he was only 2 years old when his stepmother Hatshepsut ascended the throne when he became co- -
Period: 1380 BCE to 1334 BCE
Akhenaten (around 1380 BC - 1334 BC)
Akhenaten, also known as Amenhotep IV, was an ancient Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. His reign lasted from 1353 BC to 1336 BC and was not much enjoyed by his people due to the unpopular reformations that took place. This god was Aten, a kind of solar deity related to the God Ra. -
Period: 1341 BCE to 1353 BCE
Amenhotep III (1391 BC - 1353 BC)
Amenhotep's rule is remembered as one of artistic glory and prosperity. He was the ninth Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty whose reigned last from 1391 BC to 1353 BC. He made a large impact on the economy of Egypt which blossomed under his reign thanks to the healthy trade relation at this time. -
Period: 1341 BCE to 1323 BCE
Tutankhamun (1341 BC - 1323 BC)
The most famous Pharaoh of all time is King Tutankhamun. He ascended the throne at the tender age of nine or 10 but his reign only lasted from 1332 BC TO 1323 BC. Although the young king introduced many religious reforms. he was not well renowned as a ruler. -
Period: 1303 BCE to 1213 BCE
Ramesses II (1303 BC - 1213 BC)
Ramesses II was the third Pharaoh of the dynasty and one of the greatest Pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Egyptians often call him "the Greatest Ancestor. "Ramesses is said to have a victorious military career that highly benefits the Kingdom -
Period: 519 BCE to 465 BCE
Xerxes I (519 BC - 465 BC)
Xerxes I, is most commonly known as Xerxes the Great was the fifth king of the persian Achaemenid dynasty. He was the son of Darius the Great and his reign lasted from 486 BC to 465 BC. He is well known in his history for his attempted invasion of grace in the battle of Thernopylae. -
Period: 69 BCE to 30 BCE
Cleopatra VII (69 BC-30 BC)
Ruling Egypt was never an easy task for Cleopatra VII. As her accension to the throne was challenged by her own brother. She was a smart and competent emperor but the age of 39, she committed suicide, though by what means is still unproven. Egypt's last ruling Pharaoh has had a great influence on literature and drama, with many plays, documentaries, dramas, and movies being made about her life. After the death of Cleopatra VII, the Egyptian Empire came to an end.