History of Different cultures
one of the oldest in the world and began more
than 5000 years ago
lasted for over 3000 years
was divided into two kingdoms - Upper and Lower
Egypt
King Menes had conquered Lower Egypt - 'King of
Upper and Lower Egypt`
the age of the 1st Dynasty had begun
new capital city at Memphis
the 3rd Dynasty the Old Kingdom was a time of
prosperity and peace
by the 6th Dynasty the pharaohs had lost their influence
Mentuhotep seized power and reunited the land: new
capital city was built at Faiyum
the power of the royal families declined once again
invasion by the Hyksos followed: ruled for over 100
years
Kamose led a revolt
the new capital Thebes
King Amenhotep IV decided that there should be only one god, Aten - changed his
own name to Akhenaten (Glory to Aten)
new capital at Amarna
back to the old ways
Ramses III defended Egypt
Egypt was eventually lost to the rule of a Nubian family for one hundred years
in 664 BC Thebes was overrun by the Assyrians
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