The Old Kingdom
Old Kingdom - Dates and Time Period
The Old Kingdom is often referred to as
"the Age of the
Pyramids." The time period covering the Old Kingdom is 2686 BC - 2181 BC.
Significant
Historical Events,
Achievements and People of Old Kingdom
The significant Events, Achievements
and People of Old Kingdom are as follows:
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Notable Pharaohs
were Djoser - 2668 - 2649, Sneferu aka Snefru -
2613-2589 and Khufu aka Cheops 2589 -
2566 and Unas aka Wenas, Unis- 2375
- 2345
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Djoser established his
court at Memphis
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The Old Kingdom is famous
for the large number of pyramids, which were
constructed at this time as the burial places of
Pharaohs
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The 3rd Dynasty -
The first Egyptian
pyramid is built - the Step Pyramid at Saqqara for
King Djoser who was one of the kings of
the 3rd Dynasty
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The 4th dynasty - The Great
Pyramids of Egypt were built at Giza and revered as
one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
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Sneferu aka Snefru -
2613-2589, the
founder of the fourth dynasty, is known to have commissioned
three pyramids
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Khufu (Greek
Cheops) 2589 - 2566 erected the Great Pyramid of Giza
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The 5th dynasty - Egyptian
religion made several important changes and cult of
the god Ra gained in importance
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The kings from
Userkaf 2498 -
2491 through to
Pharaoh Menkauhor 2422 -
2414 built temples
dedicated to Ra at Abusir
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King Unas aka Wenas, Unis- 2375 - 2345 (the last ruler of the 5th Dynasty) had the
burial chamber in his pyramid inscribed with spells
for the afterlife and the cult of Osiris. These are referred to as the
Pyramid Texts - later used and adapted to become the
basis of the
Book of the Dead
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The 6th dynasty - The 6th
Dynasty was founded by Teti
-
Pharaoh Pepy II
is credited with the longest reign in the history of Egypt
of 94 years
-
Nitiqret (also
known by the Greek name Nitocris), is believed to have not
only been the first female ruler of and Queen of Egypt
Old Kingdom - The Dynasties
The names of the dynasties spanning
Old Kingdom were:
The names of the Pharaohs who
ruled during these dynasties of Early Egypt history are detailed below.
Old Kingdom
The period of Ancient Egypt history, which includes the period of Old Kingdom, stretches over 3000 years and
encompasses hundreds of Pharaohs. Because of this massive time span and timeline
Egyptologists have divided the different historical times into Periods,
Kingdoms and Dynasties:
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Definition of Kingdoms
- Politically organized communities with a monarchical form
of government headed by a King, Queen or Pharaoh
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Definition of Dynasties
- Egyptian dynasties were families which retained
political power across generations
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Definition of Periods
- A distinct evolutionary or developmental phase in Egypt,
such as the period of Old Kingdom
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Definition of
Intermediate Periods - The time between the end of an old
period or Kingdom to the start of a new period or Kingdom,
allowing for possible anomalies in dates
Old Kingdom - The Pharaohs
The names give to the Pharaohs of
Old Kingdom are as follows: List of the names of
the Pharaohs of the 3rd - Third Egyptian Dynasty
- Sanakhte aka Nebka - 2686 -
2668
- Djoser - 2668 - 2649
- Sekhemkhet - 2649 - 2643
- Khaba - 2643 - 2637
- Huni - 2637 - 2613
List of names of the Pharaohs of the
4th -
Fourth Egyptian Dynasty
- Sneferu aka Snefru -
2613-2589
- Khufu aka Cheops 2589 -
2566
- Djedefra - 2566 - 2558
- Khafre aka Khafra, Rakhaef,
Chephren - 2558 - 2532
- Menkaure aka Mycerinus,
Mykerinos - 2532 - 2504
- Shepseskaf - 2504 - 2500
List of names of the Pharaohs of the
5th -
Fifth Egyptian Dynasty
- Userkaf aka Weserkaf 2498 -
2491
- Sahure - 2491 - 2477
- Neferirkare - 2477 - 2467
- Shepseskare - 2467 - 2460
- Neferefre aka Raneferef -
2460 - 2453
- Niuserre - 2453 - 2422
- Menkauhor - 2422 - 2414
- Djedkare - 2414 - 2375
- Unas aka Wenas, Unis- 2375
- 2345
List of names of the Pharaohs of the
6th -
Sixth Egyptian Dynasty
- Teti - 2345 - 2333
- Pepi I aka Pepy I, Piopi I,
Phiops I - 2332 - 2283
- Nemtyemsaf Merenra - 2283 -
2278
- Queen Nitiqret (also known
by the Greek name Nitocris)
- Pepi II - 2278 - 2184
Timelines
Our Egyptian Timelines provide a time driven list Ancient Egyptian
pharaohs, periods, kingdoms and dynasties provide the generally accepted dates of
each of these times - a chronology or list of dates of all
the periods, kingdoms and dynasties of Egypt. So if you are
interested in Old Kingdom then the important people and events,
via a simple timeline, charting the key dates in Ancient Egyptian
history will prove to be interesting.
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The Old Kingdom
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