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The pyramids were beginning to be built
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A new dynasty rose ( old kingdom )
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The smooth sided pyramids were beginning to be built
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Most famous pharaoh of the old kingdom ( Khufu ) ruled in this time period
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The old kingdom fell and the “ Middle Kingdom “ arose. The old kingdom feel becuase the power and wealth started to decline, everything was getting more expensive, and they couldn’t collect enough taxes
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The middle kingdom and been created
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Mentuhotep II began the middle kingdom
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Lower and Upper egypt were unified as one kingdom by Mentuhotep II
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Ahmose drove the Hyksos out of egypt, and that was the end of the Middle Kingdom. He then ruled egypt
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Hyksos invaded and conquered lower Egypt.
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Ahmose rose to power and this marked the start of the New Kingdom
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Egypt was the leading military power in the region
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Trade routes were developed from egypt to the lands
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Ramses ll had to fight the Hitties
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The New kingdom ended