Old Kingdom (Egypt) (jan 1, 2686 BC – jan 1, 2181 BC)
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The Old Kingdom was a period in ancient Egyptian history that lasted from approximately 2686 BCE to 2181 BCE. It was characterized by the construction of monumental architecture, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the centralization of political power under the rule of pharaohs.
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jan 1, 2686 BC
jan 1, 2181 BC
~ 505 years