New Kingdom, Dynasties 18-20 (1 janv. 1550 av. J.-C. – 1 janv. 1069 av. J.-C.)

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1. 1470 BCE - Rule of the first female pharaoh Hatshepsut

2. 1350 BCE - Ahkenaten rules and attempts to introduce the worship of a single god

3. 1334 BCE - Tutankhanum rules

4. 1290 BCE - Rameses II rules

5. Elaborate hidden tombs in the Valley of the Kings created

6. A middle class comprised of independent craftsmen and artisans develops

7. Highest quality workmanship, colossal sizes, rich materials used

8. Durable materials such as sandstone, basalt and granite widely used

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