Egyptian civilisation
, Egyptian Civilisation
• Ancient Egypt, flourishing along the Nile River, is one of the world
oldest and most enduring civilizations, lasting over 3,000 years—fr
around 3100 BCE to 30 BCE.
, Political History
• Pharaonic Rule: Egypt was a centralized monarchy ruled by a Pharaoh, believed
a divine representative of the gods on Earth.
• Dynastic Periods:
• Old Kingdom (2686–2181 BCE): Age of pyramid building; strong central
government.
• Middle Kingdom (2055–1650 BCE): Period of restoration and expansion of trad
and arts.
• New Kingdom (1550–1070 BCE): Height of power; empire building; famous
pharaohs like Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and Ramses II.
• Late Period & Foreign Rule: Egypt fell under the control of Persians, Greeks
(Alexander the Great), and finally Romans in 30 BCE (Cleopatra VII’s death marks t
end of Pharaonic rule).
, Egyptian Civilisation
• Ancient Egypt, flourishing along the Nile River, is one of the world
oldest and most enduring civilizations, lasting over 3,000 years—fr
around 3100 BCE to 30 BCE.
, Political History
• Pharaonic Rule: Egypt was a centralized monarchy ruled by a Pharaoh, believed
a divine representative of the gods on Earth.
• Dynastic Periods:
• Old Kingdom (2686–2181 BCE): Age of pyramid building; strong central
government.
• Middle Kingdom (2055–1650 BCE): Period of restoration and expansion of trad
and arts.
• New Kingdom (1550–1070 BCE): Height of power; empire building; famous
pharaohs like Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and Ramses II.
• Late Period & Foreign Rule: Egypt fell under the control of Persians, Greeks
(Alexander the Great), and finally Romans in 30 BCE (Cleopatra VII’s death marks t
end of Pharaonic rule).
