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Egypt’s empire began to become less powerful around 1200 BC when other strong civilizations rose to challenge them. They were attacked and invaded which caused the downfall.

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The ancient Egyptians traded gold, papyrus, linen, and grain for cedar wood, ebony, copper, iron, ivory, and lapis lazuli.

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Cultural diffusion most prominently occurred after Egypt captured
many Nubian captives who became slaves.

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The Nile provided only a small piece of fertile land.

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The Egyptians had outstanding accomplishments in professions such as that of the scribes and the military.

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Ancient Egyptian art reached a high level in painting and sculpture.

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The ancient Egyptians believed that temples were the homes of the gods and goddesses, which contributed to their religion.

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Egyptian pharaohs became incredibly warlike. They built up standing armies with advanced weaponry (chariots, archers, infantry).

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Egyptian conquests into Syria and Palestine brought Egypt into contact with the Hittites – an Indo-European people. The two eventually met at the Battle of Kadesh (Ramses II) and crafted a peace treaty.

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In 751 BC a Kushite king, Piankhi, led an army up the Nile and overthrew
the Libyan dynasty in Egypt. Doing so, he united the entire Nile Valley and established his family as the ruling dynasty

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Ramses II (1290-1224 BC) was one of the most prolific pharaoh-builders. He also lead the Egyptians in the battle of Kadesh.

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15th Century BC
The Egyptian Empire was created when Egypt became more wealthy and more powerful due to trade with Mesopotamia.