An Introduction to Early Egyptian Dynastic Period

Unlock the mysteries of Egypt's earliest rulers and the foundations of a legendary civilization.

Legacy

The Early Egyptian Dynastic Period left an enduring legacy that continues to shape our world today. From the development of hieroglyphic writing and advanced irrigation techniques to the establishment of the earliest known legal code, the innovations of this ancient civilization have had a lasting impact on our modern society.

Stories

The Early Egyptian Dynastic Period is filled with epic stories of powerful pharaohs like Narmer and Djoser, who united Upper and Lower Egypt, and the conflicts that shaped the foundation of one of the world's greatest civilizations.

Overview

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Early Dynastic Period

Majestic figure in royal attire.

Summary of Reign of King Menes

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Massive pyramid under a clear sky

Summary of the Great Pyramid at Giza

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Statue in front of pyramids.

Summary of Reign of King Khufu

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Workers near the Bent Pyramid construction

Summary of the Bent Pyramid at Dahshur

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Ancient Egyptian king in royal attire.

Summary of Reign of King Sneferu

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Ancient Egyptian statues and pyramids.

Summary of Reign of King Djoser

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Map showing ancient Egyptian trade routes

Summary of Unification of Upper and Lower Egypt

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Ancient Egyptians depicted in hieroglyphs.

Summary of Development of Hieroglyphic Writing

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Ancient Egyptian temples under construction.

Summary of the Great Temples

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The Chronomancer's Map

c. 3100 BCE

Narmer unifies Upper and Lower Egypt

c. 3000 BCE

Development of hieroglyphic writing

c. 2920 BCE

First Dynasty established by King Menes

c. 2700 BCE

Construction of the Step Pyramid of Djoser

c. 2600 BCE

Building of the Great Pyramid of Giza by Pharaoh Khufu

c. 2500 BCE

Invention of papyrus as a writing material

c. 2345 BCE

Collapse of the Old Kingdom

c. 2181 BCE

Establishment of the Middle Kingdom

c. 2055 BCE

Start of the reign of Mentuhotep II

c. 2000 BCE

Construction of the Temple of Karnak

c. 1938 BCE

Hyksos invasion of Egypt

c. 1550 BCE

Beginning of the New Kingdom

c. 1353 BCE

Reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten

c. 1279 BCE

Coronation of Ramses II

c. 1200 BCE

Decline of the New Kingdom

c. 1070 BCE

Start of the Third Intermediate Period

c. 664 BCE

Assyrian conquest of Egypt

c. 525 BCE

Persian conquest of Egypt

c. 332 BCE

Alexander the Great conquers Egypt

c. 305 BCE

Ptolemy I becomes ruler of Egypt