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Egyptian Pharaohs

By Gemini06
  • Period: 2686 BCE to 2649 BCE

    Djoser

    He is best known for his construction of the famous limestone Step Pyramid at Saqqara. The monumentis an example of great technological innovation. The pyramid was made to protect the tomb of Pharaoh Dojser and it was created by stalking up huge limestone blocks in the mastaba fashion. The structure was completed after Dojer's death BG his official, Imhotep.
  • Period: 2589 BCE to 2566 BCE

    Khufu

    There are not many historical texts describing Khufu's reign but his greatest contributions to Egyptian civilization was the Great Pyramid of Giza. It's remarkable architecture speaks for the impeccable construction techniques that were being used in ancheint Egypt. The pyramid is made of limestone and mud bricks and was built as a mortuary structure for the pharaoh Khufu.it is believed that the chambers were filled with precious jewels and artifacts that have long since been stolen.
  • Period: 1507 BCE to 1458 BCE

    Hatshepsut

    Hatshepsut has been one of the most successful female pharaohs to ascend the throne. after her husband's death, she took over the throne and reigned for over 21 years. From initiating countless construction projects to establishing routes for foreign trade, everything was accomplished smoothly, and people enjoyed peace under her government.
  • Period: 1481 BCE to 1425 BCE

    Thutmose III

    Being the only son of King Thutmose II, he was supposed to take over the throne after his death, but he was only two years old at the time so his step mother Hatshepsut ascended the throne while he became her co-regent. his reign lasted 45 years and he died at the age of 56. Widely known as the "Napoleon of Egypt," Thutmose had a wide list of accomplishments and military achievements.
  • Period: 1391 BCE to 1383 BCE

    Amenhotep III

    Amenhotep's rule is remembered as one of artistic glory and prosperity. He had a large impact on the economy of Egypt which blossomed under his reign thanks to the healthy trade relations at this time. Many texts were found engraved on these scarab during excavations depicting a variety of historical events. He is credited as the Pharaoh with the largest number of his own statues.
  • Period: 1380 BCE to 1334 BCE

    Akhenaten

    He was not enjoyed by his people due the unpopular reformations that took place. The Egyptians had been used to worshiping a large number of deities, but Akhenaten tried to change this religious tradition to monotheism, or the worship of only one god. The people and future pharaohs were so upset by the change that after Akhenaten's death they destroyed his statues and returned to their same method of worshiping.
  • Period: 1341 BCE to 1323 BCE

    Tutankhamen

    He ascended the throne at the age of nine or ten. Although the young king introduced many religious reforms he was not well renowned for his achievements as a ruler.his fame comes more from the discovery of his nearly intact tomb. Tutankhamen's death is still a matter of controversy as no conclusions have been drawn as to how he died.
  • Period: 1303 BCE to 1213 BCE

    Rameses II

    Egyptians often called him "the Great Ancestor". He is said to have had a victorious military career that highly benifited the kingdom. He conquered many enemies like the Hittites, Syrians, and Nubians. He died at the age of 90 and was buried in the Vally of the Kings.
  • Period: 519 BCE to 465 BCE

    Xerxes I

    He is well known in history for his attempted invasion of Greece in the Battle of Thermopylae. Later in the sane year, he was defeated at the Battle of Salamis which led him to flee his kingdom. He is known as both as a Persian ruler and a pharaoh as when he ruled Egypt it was also a part of the Persian Empire. He was assassinated by his own commander of the royal bodyguard forces.
  • Period: 69 BCE to 30 BCE

    Cleopatra VII

    She was not a native Egyptian but the daughter of the Macedonian general Ptolemy I Soter. The kindom of Egypt prospered under her reign as various reforms were introduced to to improve the Egyptian economy. Her foreign relations, both personal and political, proved to be of great value to the kingdom and led to much prosperous foreign trading. She was a smart and competent emperor but at the age of 39she commited suicide, though by what means is still unproven.