Egyptian Timeline for Project, Dashel O'Dell

By lhunt@suffield.org
  • 3150 BCE

    Ancient Egypt was founded

    The first Egyptian Empire was created in 3150 BC, and was founded by King or Pharaoh Menes.
  • 3100 BCE

    Protodynastic Period

    This is the date that the Protodynastic Period starts, this marks the end of the first dynasty and the death of the first human king of Egypt, Menes, before Menes it was thought that Horus was king of Egypt.
  • 3100 BCE

    First Dynasty

    This dynasty happened exactly at the same time that lower and upper Egypt united, making a large empire. This also marked the start of the Protodynastic period, because of the clear use of dynastic or dynasty, this marked the start of many Ancient Egyptian dynasties.
  • Period: 2686 BCE to 2134 BCE

    Old Kingdom of Egypt

    The first Kingdom of Egypt, known as the Old Kingdom, this was the first of the three kingdoms, all of which were ranking the three prosperous times in Egypt's existence, the Old, Middle, and New Kingdom.
  • 2560 BCE

    Great Pyramid of Giza is Constructed

    The Great Pyramid of Giza was a huge tomb for a Pharaoh and numerous political leaders. This was the tallest building in the world for a portion of time and was built in about 20 years.
  • Period: 2025 BCE to 1700 BCE

    Middle Kingdom

    The Middle Kingdom was one of the most prosperous times in Egypt, with constant trade with the Phoenicians, winning battles, there was constant victory everywhere the Egyptians went, this was an amazing time for the Egyptians
  • 1700 BCE

    King Tut

    King Tut becomes king after his father dies, he is then brutally murdered by a Hittite warrior. He is one of the most famous pharaohs due to his tomb being completely unopened and the treasures inside being untouched for thousands of years when it was discovered. This was also the same time that Hammurabi established the first dynasty in Mesopotamia
  • Period: 1570 BCE to 1070 BCE

    The New Kingdom

    The New Kingdom was the best dynasty, with egypt controlling most of the Nile River. This all happened more than 1000 years before the collapse of Egypt
  • 1560 BCE

    New Kingdom

    This is the most prosperous time in Egypt, with constant trade, good economy, and constant needs, like food, met for the Egyptians.
  • 30 BCE

    Egypt falls

    Egypt falls (not literally) and is completely wiped out after the death of Cleopatra, the knowledge of writing, and the Egyptian Culture is lost for more than 1.5 thousand years. This dark age for the egyptians is uncovered when the Rosetta Stone is discovered and knowledge of hieroglyphics is restored.