Annotated Timeline of Ancient Egypt by https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4 Meghan Tomko 3rd Period en-us 2020-11-29 23:20:43 UTC 2024-07-14 15:15:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/231b.png 7000 BCE, settlement of the Nile Valley begins megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969500150 While no written documentation from this time period can be found, There are multiple artifacts that have been uncovered with evidence of the Settlement of the Nile Valley. These artifacts mostly consist of pottery and sculpture. Not on do they point to early colonization, they also house spiritual elements that tell us this time period was very religiously and spiritually focused.]]> 2020-11-29 23:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969500150 525 BCE, Late period of Egypt - Interpreted as the final decline of Egyptian culture megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969538346 This time period is referred to as "The Final Decline" because it immediately follows the Persian invasion. While the Persians were technically in power, but most Egyptian culture was kept in tact. Historians argue over this time period due to certain similarities between life in the 25th and and 31st dynasties. The main event her though is the invasion of the Persians. While no invasions are entirely peaceful, this among one of the more civil because so many traditions were left to be. The Persian empire was ruled by King Cambyses II at the time of the invasion, and reigned over Egypt for 100 years.]]> 2020-11-30 00:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969538346 332 BCE, Alexander the great conquers Egypt - He founds Alexandria and passes down rule until 31 BCE megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969695662 Shortly after the invasion of the Persians, Alexander the Great came into power. He traveled with his military and overthrew the Persian Empire through the battle of Granicus. He then portrayed himself as a hero to the Egyptian people and moved on to other territories to conquer. Alexandria reigned for almost exactly 300 years.]]> 2020-11-30 01:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969695662 31 BCE, Romans seize power over Egypt - Cleopatra Commits suicide after her empire is overthrown megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969722293 Rome as a civilization spread incredibly far over time, and one of the territories it spread to was Egypt. In 31 BCE, Rome overthrew Alexandria and Seized power over Egypt. Rome held onto power until about 640 CE. The way Rome stayed in power was by taking control of territories and not interfering with government. This allowed the people to stay happy, and Rome to stay in power.]]> 2020-11-30 01:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969722293 33 CE, Christianity was introduced to Egypt - This almost completely got rid of Ancient Egyptian religion megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969752708 Before Arab conquest, the Egyptians identified themselves as Aigyptios. This later became a term used to describe a christian minority. In Egypt there were multiple types of Christianity. Some of these include Catholicism and Orthodox. When these made their way to Egypt, the completely changed Egyptian culture. ]]> 2020-11-30 02:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969752708 642 CE, Arab conquest of Egypt - The Roman Empire falls and a new, more strict government is put in place megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969772677 Arabian Conquest put an end to the Roman Empire in 642 CE. Unlike the Roman Empire, Arab power over Egypt didn't allow for as much self government. It was in this time period when Egypt is said to fall. Christianity was beginning to take over in terms of religion, and Ancient Egyptian culture was beginning. to dull in general.]]> 2020-11-30 02:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969772677 969 CE, Cairo is established as the Capital of Egypt - Still under Arabian Rule megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969784856 In 969 Jawhar founded a new city in Egypt and named it Al-Mansuriyah. Later on The name was changed to Cairo, but this was a major event for egypt. This was one of the acts that took place after Egypt was taken into Arab Power. In a way it gave Egypt a sense of unity. The Capital united the people in a way.]]> 2020-11-30 02:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969784856 1517 CE, Egypt Becomes part of the Turkish Ottoman Empire - Egypt switches rule yet again megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969787076 In 1517 CE Egypt switched power yet agin. This time, it was taken over by the Turkish Ottoman Empire. The Turkish Ottoman Empire was less of a government and more of an overseeing power. No power was seized, instead a transaction took place similar to the united nations. Arabian Power stayed in place, and Egypt became part of a group which served many purposes including protection against conflict and just unity in general.]]> 2020-11-30 02:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/969787076 2000 BC, Before the Ancient Greeks - Minoan and Cretan Civilization Flourished in the Mediterranean megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/970911041 The foundations of a highly civilized culture were established by this fascinating civilization; from architecture, art, entertainment to writing and trade, a rich and complex way of life was ripe for the picking when the Ancient Greeks found their way there centuries later]]> 2020-11-30 12:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/970911041 1600 BC, The Achaeans, Dorians, Danaans, Argives, Hellenes - collectively the first "Ancient Greeks" arrive in the Mediterranean megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/970916518 These tribal invasive groups were not peaceful, but did utilize the cultural foundations and structures of the Minoan culture they found in the territories they invaded. . . smart indeed.]]> 2020-11-30 12:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/970916518 461 - 404 BCE, Peloponnesian War, or the Civil War between Sparta and Athens megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/970922013 In 461 Athens and Sparta went to war with each other. This is considered the first major war or "scuffle" between the two civilizations. The main cause of the war is said to be the formation of the Delain/Athenian league. This group of cities ended up increasing Athens' power which ultimately upset Sparta. Because both cities were powerful empires, this caused a fight for control between the two. ]]> 2020-11-30 12:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/970922013 146 BCE, Roman Invasion of "Greece" megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/970926738 At this time in history, the Romans were on their way to becoming a powerful nation. The way they did this was by conquering other nations, one of them being ancient Greece. In 146 BCE the Romans began their conquest of ancient Greece and were successful. This was only around 100 years before the Roman's conquest of Egypt. ]]> 2020-11-30 12:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/970926738 300 CE, Oldest Written Record of Homer's Epics megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/970931647 The oldest written record of Homer's epics have been found and date back to around 300 CE. The piece is carved into a stone slab and contains 13 verses of the the 12,106 line poem. The pics are considered some of the best literary work in history, making the discovery of the stone slab monumental for both historians and philosophers. ]]> 2020-11-30 12:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/970931647 477 BCE, Construction of Parthenon, the largest and most lavish temple the Greek mainland had ever seen megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/970938313 In 477 BCE construction of the parthenon started. Pericles is said to have ordered the blueprints for it, and is given credit for the construction of the parthenon. At the time this was the biggest and "most lavish" temple in existence. The ancient greeks were an incredibly religion focused people. That being said, the parthenon was important because it stood as a religious center for the entire city of Athens.]]> 2020-11-30 12:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/970938313 Citations / sources megsottawa https://padlet.com/megsottawa/rhnvg08qe34gjth4/wish/971098515 Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia Foundation, 2020. 
https://www.ancient.eu/.

Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2020.  https://www.britannica.com/. 

History. A&E Television Networks, 2020. https://www.history.com/.

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