The Evolution of Ancient Egypt
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Updated: 15 Nov 2017
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Created byMichael Badrov
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Earliest permanent settlements built along the NileMenes unites Lower and Upper Egypt and becomes the first pharaohMemphis becomes the capitalThe first step pyramid is built at SaqqaraBronze replaces copperPyramids of Giza are builtThe Temple at Karnak begins to be builtThebes becomes the capitalHatshepsut becomes pharaohThutmose III becomes pharaohRamses II became pharaohNubians (Kushites) take over EgyptNubians (Kushites) are pushed out of EgyptThe Assyrians attack ThebesAlexander the Great conquers EgyptCleopatra becomes pharaoh of EgyptRome conquers Egypt and makes it a provincePeriods
PreDynastic PeriodEarly Dynastic PeriodOld Kingdom, aka Age of the PyramidsFirst Intermediate Period (a time of chaos)Middle KingdomSecond Intermediate Period (a time of chaos)Late PeriodNew Kingdom aka the Golden Age of EgyptThird Intermediate Period
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