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Egyptian Empire
Period One
Timeline
Egyptian Empire
Egyptian Empire
Timeline
6000BC
In 6000BC early people settled in the Nile valley. Egyptians began to use clay and silt from the river to make pottery vessels like those
in the museum gallery.
5000BC
valley.
Around 5000BC many Egyptians farmed sheep and cattle. Some Egyptians grew wheat and barley on the fertile land on the Nile
4500BC
Around 4500BC, sails were used on Egyptian ships for the first time. Boats were the main form of transport in Ancient Egypt.
3500BC
Around 3500BC craftsmen began to create the first wall paintings using hieroglyphic symbols in the Egyptian writing system.You can
see some examples of these in Gallery 34 at the museum.
3000BC
Around 3000BC walled towns and villages were built in Egypt. The first buildings were made of mud brick. At the museum you can
see a terracotta model of an Ancient Egyptian House
2500BC
Around 2500BC Egyptians built the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramid at Giza.
2500BC to 2000BC was the 'Old Kingdom' period.
1550BC
Kingdom'.
It was around 1550BC that many of the royal tombs were built in the Valley of the Kings. 1500BC - 332BC was the period of the 'New
1325BC
Around 1325BC, King Tutankhamen was buried in the Valley of the Kings. In 1922 his tomb was discovered, inside were wonderful
treasures and the mummy of the Pharaoh covered by a beautiful gold death mask.
332BC
In 332BC Egypt was invaded by Alexander the Great and was then ruled by Greek Kings. The era of the New Kingdom ends.
Leaders
Ancient Egypt
Leaders of Ancient Egypt
 Egypt was governed by leaders called pharaohs. Pharaohs
came to power through succession; if someone’s father or
mother was the previous pharaoh, then they are next in line
for the throne.
 Although Egypt went through many drastic changes as far as
wars and treaties go, Egypt was always ruled by a pharaoh, up
until Cleopatra, the last pharaoh.
Cleopatra
Hatshepsut
 Famous Pharaohs include Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, Akhenaton,
Cleopatra, and Tutankhamen.
Nefertiti
King Tut
Akhenaton
Empire Rise and fall
Ancient Egypt
Rise of the Empire
The early Egyptian empire began when Menes the king from
Upper Egypt took over lower Egypt and made it into one and
became the first pharaoh and Dynasty.Years later the New
Kingdom also known as the Egyptian Empire (1570-1070BC)
had begun.
Fall of the Empire
The empire came to an end when the Persian conquest had
begun. It was called The Battle of Pelusium, It was fought
between Achaemenid Empire and of course Egypt. It was
fought near Pelusium in 525 BCE and with this win the
Achaemenid empire took the throne of pharaoh. But
they governed Egypt as a country. After all this Egypt
was not able to gain power and had been conquered by
many more countries.
sources
"Fall of Ancient Egypt." Fall of Ancient Egypt. LovetoKnow Inc.,
2003. Web. 24 Sept. 2013
Major Conflicts
Egyptian Empire
Egyptian Empire: Major Conflicts
The Battle Of Kadesh: The Egyptian
Empire was under the control of
Ramesses II. Generally dated to1274
BC this battle is known as one of the
earliest recorded battles. Also, it was
possible the largest chariot battle
(5,000-6,000). Later, in 1259 BC,
the two Empires signed a treaty that
established peace between the two
parties. And is known as the oldest
WRITTEN treaty (not oldest
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Cultural Contributions
Ancient Egypt
Cultural Contributions
A typical jar that was used for water
or import obsidian.
Symbolized the unification of the
two lands.
The Great Sphinx and the pyramids of
Giza are the most recognizable symbols
Writing came along,
of ancient Egypt.
they have over a
hundred symbols
that mean a letter,
sound & a symbol
can serve 2 different
purpose.
Pharaohs were drawn &
symbolized to show royalty
and power.
Building projects were organized
and funded for religious but also to
reinforce the power of the pharaoh.
Historical Significance
Ancient Egypt
Historical Significance
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The cultural monuments left a legacy.
Pyramids and Great Sphinx are a world wonder.
Hieroglyphics are one of the most famous texts.
Told stories in paintings and pictures.
Egypt includes the tale of Moses and God.
Egypt armies was the first to create various weapons.
Warriors were often chosen to be mummified to protect
the pharaoh in the afterlife.