Egyptian Timeline

Nile River

3200 BCE

The Nile River is the longest river in the world. It was where many civilizations thrived due to the extremely fertile land. The Nile would flood every summer leaving a great deal of soil. The Nile river was the easiest and quickest way of travel and had natural barriers which made it more secure for a civilization

Bronze Age

3200 BCE

It was the time of the start of the use of bronze in place of over important metals. It created a better trading system, started the early dynastic period, and ended at the new kingdom

The Early Dynastic Period

3100 BCE

The first Egyptian royal dynasty, ruled by King Menes. Caused both the upper and lower regions to merge into one as a whole. It lasted from the Naqada III archaeological period. The Early Dynastic period ended at the start of the old kingdom

Early Dynastic Period Improvements

3000 BCE

This period was the first form of centralized government. They started to become more advanced in the form of math and science. It caused a rise of a sense of urbanization because people wanted to live in a centralized government type society.

The Old Kingdom

2650 BCE

It was a time of domestic security and prosperity. During this time the king of Egypt was in a sense a living god that had power over everyone and everything and could demand certain services.

The Old Kingdom Art

2649 BCE

The Egyptians started becoming much more advanced in their art. Sculptures were made to be life sized. The walls of temples were illustrated with key elements of their own personal civilization. Almost all of the 180 recognized pyramids were constructed at this specific time period.

First Pyramid

2600 BCE

King Snefru built the first four-sided pyramid and ended up constructing three of them. He marked the start of the building of the huge landmarks.

First Intermediate Period

2181 BCE

It was known as the dark period because Egypt was split between two powerful kings. Heracleopolis was in charge of lower Egypt, while Thebes took overall control of the upper. This period had dynasty 7-10.

The Middle Kingdom

2180 BCE

Consisted of the 11-12th dynasty. Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II was responsible for re-uniting lower and upper Egypt. Amenemhat I moved the capital north to Itjtawy.

1st Intermediate Period Art events

2055 BCE

The Memphite kings kept their original art traditions directly in line with the old kingdoms, while the Theban kings weren't close to the Memphite making them create there own personal style of art.

Capital Thebes of Egypt

2040 BCE

Nebhepetre Mentahotep II won the civil war that re unified Egypt. This made Thebes the capital of Egypt. The Theban kings defeated Heracleopolis of lower Egypt, allowing Egypt to once again be ruled under a single ruler.

Peak of Middle Kingdom

1842 BCE

Under Amenemhet III the middle kingdom reached its peak of success. Projects were constructed, expeditions were sent to Sinai. It was the richest and most enjoyable time of the Middle Kingdom

2nd Intermediate Period

1650 BCE

It was another very dark time for Egypt. It contained the 14-17 dynasty. It lasted between the middle and new kingdoms.

The New Kingdom

1550 BCE

Began with Ahmose I, the first pharaoh. It contained the 18-20 Dynasty, this was some of the most prosperous times for Egypt. It came to an end with Ramses III's death which marked the beginning of the third intermediate period.

Thutmose III Rules

1473 BCE

Hatshepsut ruled with Thutmose III because he was too young to rule himself individually. During her rule Egypt became extremely successful and once he became the appropriate age she named Thutmose III the general of the Egyptian Armies. Thutmose III took over Syria by defeating Mitanis. Egypt began to thrive and had most of its power and drive during this period

Hatsheput rules

1473 BCE

Hatshept was Thutmosis II's wide. She became the most powerful queen when she declared herself pharaoh. She was such a powerful ruler and attributed a lot to the building of pyramids and temples. Before she died she had a temple built for her near the Nile.

Akenaten Rules

1353 BCE

Akenaten felt as if religious standards needed a changed. So he took the initiative to be the first to do so. He order that the sun god was the only one needing preaching. Akenaten was unliked by the people due to his beliefs.

Ramses II Rules

1250 BCE

Ramses II gave power to Egypt once again. During his time, he failed to control Palestine but he did relocate the capital Pi-Ramses.

Third Intermediate Period

1069 BCE

Started when Pharaoh Ramsesses XI died and ended the New Kingdom. It contained the 21-25th dynasties. It started another decline for Egypt because it didn't have stability in their rulers

The Post Empire Egypt

664 BCE

This was the end of Egyptian rulers. Egypt was based specifically off of culture and art. Empire to empire art continued to change with each dynasty, but culture kept its originality and remained somewhat the same.