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The Egyptian civilization began when King Narmer founded the first Egyptian dynasty, the first and second dynasties ruled Egypt and began using hieroglyphics. Hor-Aha is considered to be the first king of the first dynasty. Also Memphis, in Lower Egypt was the capital of Egypt.
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The first Egyptian pyramid is built. The Step Pyramid at Saqqara for King Zoser (aka Djoser) who was one of the kings of the 3rd Dynasty.
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The Great Pyramids were built in Giza and Dashur during the Old Kingdom Period. The pyramids were revered as one of the seven wonders of the Ancient Egyptian World.
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9th-11th Egyptian Dynasties pass declaring the first intermediate period. This time was when Egypt saw the central government breaking down.
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11th-14th Egyptian Dynasties pass, This is the Middle Kingdom. Amenemhet is the most notable pharaoh as he overthrew Mentuhotep III.
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15th-17th Dynasties pass as that concludes the 2nd Intermediate period, during this time Hyksos raiders from Asia moved into the delta introducing the Ancient Egyptians to chariots. Ahmose eventually expelled the Hyksos from Egypt soon after they moved in.
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During the 18th-20th Dynasty the valley of the kings was built. The pharaohs included Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, Thutmosis, and Ramesses II. King Akhenaten established a new religious order worshipping the sun god Aten. Also During this time the Egyptians developed a permanent army
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King Thutmose III and Ancient Egypt reaches the height of its power when military expeditions brought the Eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea under Egyptian rule.
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This was the 21st-25th Dynasty, which was the 3rd Intermediate Period. This is also when the Nubians Conquered Egypt.
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The Persians conquer Egypt and they're lead by persian king Cambyses II.
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395 AD, The Roman Empire split into West and East. Egypt also became part of the Byzantine Empire .
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Alexander the Great conquers Egypt. He occupies Egypt and his general, Ptolemy, becomes king and founds a dynasty. Greek culture was spread throughout Egypt during this dynasty/time. The city of Alexandria was founded during this time too.
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During this time the Rosetta Stone is carved. This stone is written in Hieroglyphics and Greek
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Queen Cleopatra VII Reigns and becomes mistress of Julius Caesar. Eventually giving birth to his son, Octavian. Moreover Queen Cleopatra VII of the Ptolemies marries Mark Anthony
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Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra. Though he did not kill them, they took their own life commiting suicide.
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This was 384 AD. (Anno Domini) This is when Theodosius ordered the adherence of Christianity.
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642 AD. The Arabs captured Alexandria. Egypt also becomes a important part in the Islamic Empire.
