Major Events in Egypt

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  • 2600 BCE

    First Pyramid Built

    The first pyramid was build and was for King Sneferu, but later was named to King Sneferu's son, Khufu.
  • 2200 BCE

    First Intermediate Period

    A revolution overtook the king and introduced the First Intermediate Period.
  • 2050 BCE

    Conquering Egypt

    The Theban, Mentuhotep, conquered Egypt by sharing powers to other barons.
  • 1780 BCE

    Hykos Rule

    Hyksos (foreign kings) rule has ruled Egypt for 200 years. During this timespan, Egypt became an empire.
  • 1750 BCE

    Invasion of Egypt

    People with chariots came into lower Egypt by 1780 BC, and invaded lower Egypt in 1750 BC.
  • 1500 BCE

    Hatshepsut became "King"

    Thutmose the First became the pharoah. After his death, Thutmose the Second was the pharoah and his sister, Hatshepsut, married him. After Thutmose the Second died, Hatshepsut became the “king” and brought 20 years of peace to Egypt.
  • 1370 BCE

    Amenhotep's Announcement

    Amenhotep the Fourth announced that the one and only god is the Sun’s disc. Amenhotep named this god Aton, and renamed himself Akhenaton (useful to Aton).
  • 1290 BCE

    Ramses the Great

    There was a new king called himself Ramses the Great and spent years securing supply depots, and building armies, which led to a war.
  • 1288 BCE

    Four Divisions of Egypt

    Four Egyptians divisions left Egypt. First was Division of Amon, led by Ramses, then divisions of Re, Ptah, and Sutekh.
  • 1225 BCE

    Death of Ramses

    Ramses the Great died in 1225, and after his death, the pharaohs at the time retreated from international politics.
  • 1200 BCE

    Falling of the Hittite Empire

    The Hittite Empire was weakened after the battle with Egypt, and eventually collapsed after the attack from different tribes.
  • 925 BCE

    Falling of Egypt rules

    "Within 300 years, Egypt fell to foreign rules."