5th Dynasty (jan 1, 2497 BC – jan 1, 2345 BC)
Description:
Continuity of the trade agreements of Egypt and its traders remained similar, with little trade expansion. Change includes the construction of sun temples. The pharaohs continued to launch military expeditions into Libya, Nubia and Sinai and continued to build pyramids. A significant change from the fifth dynasty is the introduction of Pyramid texts.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 2497 BC
jan 1, 2345 BC
~ 152 years