Events with tag - Egyptian Civilization

January 1, 3101 BC

Unification of Ancient Egypt

Around 3100 BCE, King Narmer unified Upper and Lower Egypt, creating the world's first nation-state. This historic achievement combined military conquest and political alliances, establishing a powerful kingdom that would dominate the region for millennia.

January 1, 2561 BC

Great Pyramid of Giza Construction

The Great Pyramid of Giza, built around 2560 BCE during the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom, stands as humanity's most remarkable architectural achievement. Rising 481 feet, it remained the world's tallest human-made structure for over 3,800 years.

1401 BC

Construction of Luxor Temple

The magnificent Luxor Temple began construction around 1400 BCE during Egypt's New Kingdom period, initiated by Pharaoh Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramesses II, becoming one of ancient Egypt's most significant religious complexes.

April 7, 332 BC

Founding of Alexandria

Alexander the Great founded Alexandria on April 7, 331 BCE, establishing what would become the largest city in the ancient world and a vital cultural bridge between Greek and Egyptian civilizations.

January 1, 537

End of Ancient Egyptian Civilization

The final chapter of Ancient Egyptian civilization concluded in 537 CE with the closure of the Temple of Isis at Philae, marking the end of a gradual decline that began with Persian conquest in 525 BCE and continued through Greek and Roman rule.