January 1, 1265 BC
The magnificent Abu Simbel temples, carved into mountainside, were constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II, taking 20 years to complete from 1264 BCE to 1244 BCE.
729 BC
A decisive battle in 728 BCE where Kushite King Piye captured Memphis from King Tefnakht, establishing Kushite dominion over Egypt and unifying Upper and Lower Egypt under the 25th Dynasty.
