Ancient Egypt Timeline by Caoimhe MacQuarrie

Djoser (2686-2648 BC)

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Djoser built the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. It still stands today, almost 4000 years later.

Sneferu (2613–2589 BC)

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Sneferu improved pyramid construction, building the Red Pyramid at Dahshur.

Khufu (2589–2566 BC)

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Khufu built the Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest Egyptian Pyramid.

Khafre (2558–2532 BC)

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Khafre built the second pyramid at Giza and most likely the Great Sphinx (though some believe it was his older brother, Redjedef).

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A period of regional rule. There were no strong pharaohs, this time was chaotic and known as a "dark period".

Mentuhotep II (2055–2004 BC)

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Mentuhotep II reunified Egypt after the First Intermediate Period and became the first ruler of the Middle Kingdom.

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The Hyskos caused Egypt to divide, they ruled Lower Egypt but were unable to extend their power to the south.

Ahmose I (1550–1525 BC)

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Ahmose I expelled the Hyksos and reunified Egypt, establishing a new era and paving the way for New Kingdom pharaohs.

Hatshepsut (1479–1458 BC)

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Hatshepsut brought wealth, sponsoring one of Egypt's most successful trading expeditions.

Thutmose III (1479–1425 BC)

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Thutmose III expanded Egypt’s empire through military campaigns, such as conquering all of Syria and defeating the Mitannians.

Amenhotep III (1386–1349 BC)

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Amenhotep III oversaw Egypt at its cultural and economic peak, devoting his time as ruler to expanding Egypt's diplomatic contacts.

Akhenaten (1353–1336 BC)

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Akhenaten introduced the first monotheistic religion, called Atenism (the worship of Aten, the sun god).

Tutankhamun (1332–1323 BC)

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Tutankhamun restored traditional religion from Atenism, set by his father, Akhenaten. He is also famous for his intact tomb.

Seti I (1290–1279 BC)

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Seti I ordered the construction of many great building projects at Karnak and Abydos, and did much else to promote the prosperity of Egypt.

Ramesses II (1279–1213 BC)

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Rameses II, or Ramesses the Great, was known for his impressive reign of 66 years. During this time he led military campaigns like Battle of Kadesh and conducted monumental projects like Abu Simbel.

Cleopatra VII (69–30 BC)

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Cleopatra VII was the last active pharaoh of Egypt, known for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

Pepi II (2278–2184 BC)

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Pepsi II was the longest-reigning monarch in history, ruling for approximately 94 years.