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3rd millennium BC in Egypt

  • Old Kingdom of EgyptKing Djoser ordered the construction of a pyramid in Memphis' necropolis, Saqqara. This event marked the beginning of a new era for building in ancient Egypt.
  • Fifth Dynasty of EgyptThe year 2498 BC marks the start of a new era in ancient Egypt, yet historians still argue over how one family replaced another.
  • Early Dynastic Period of EgyptThe Nile River valley transformed from scattered villages into a single political entity around 3150 BC. Archaeological evidence shows autonomous communities…