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Predynastic and Dynasties

Changes and important figures from Roman, Ptolemaic, Predynastic and Dynastic Egypt.

Periods of History in Ancient Egypt

An illustrated look at the periods of ancient Egyptian history.

2nd Intermediate - Ancient Egypt's 2nd Intermediate Period

2nd Intermediate Egypt was a period in which the Hyksos dominated Egypt.

Middle Kingdom - Ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom Period

Middle Kingdom Egypt was the period of Egyptian history before the invasion of the Hyksos.

1st Intermediate - Ancient Egypt's 1st Intermediate Period

1st Intermediate Egypt was a period about which little is known other than that there were rival monarchs.

Old Kingdom - Ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom Period

Old Kingdom Egypt was an important period of ancient Egyptian history made famous for the building of the Step Pyramid.

Predynastic Egypt

Predynastic Egypt is the period of ancient Egypt before the pharaohs.

Ancient Egyptian Timeline - Dynasties and Kingdoms in Ancient Egypt

An ancient Egyptian timeline showing the dynasties and intermediate periods.

Hyksos - Rulers of Egypt Hyksos

The Hyksos ruled Egypt during the second intermediate period.

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