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Key People Ancient Egypt. Menes 3000 BCE, founder of the first dynasty. 3000 BCE, founder of the first dynasty. Founder of Egyptian State, as he unified
Menes 3000 BCE, founder of the first dynasty. 3000 BCE, founder
of the first dynasty. Founder of Egyptian State, as he unified
Lower and Upper Egypt. Founder of Egyptian State, as he unified
Lower and Upper Egypt. The first human ruler, Egyptians believed
the previous rulers were actually gods. The first human ruler,
Egyptians believed the previous rulers were actually gods.
Introduced the worship of the gods, sacrifice practice and a more
luxurious living style. Introduced the worship of the gods,
sacrifice practice and a more luxurious living style.
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Djoser 2667 BCE 2648 BCE 2 nd ruler of the 3 rd Dynasty. 2667
BCE 2648 BCE 2 nd ruler of the 3 rd Dynasty. Commissioned his
official, Imhotep to build the first of the pyramids, a step
pyramid, in Saqqara. Commissioned his official, Imhotep to build
the first of the pyramids, a step pyramid, in Saqqara. Also known
as the body of the gods Also known as the body of the gods
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Cheops 2589 BCE 2566 BCE, 2 nd ruler of the 4 th Dynasty. 2589
BCE 2566 BCE, 2 nd ruler of the 4 th Dynasty. Builder of the first
pyramid of Giza. Builder of the first pyramid of Giza.
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Chefren 2588 BCE 2532 BCE, 4 th ruler of the 4 th Dynasty. 2588
BCE 2532 BCE, 4 th ruler of the 4 th Dynasty. Buiolder of the
second pyramid of Giza (slightly smaller then the first). Buiolder
of the second pyramid of Giza (slightly smaller then the first).
Some think the head of the sphinx was carved in his image, because
it is immediately next to his causeway and believe to be about the
same age. Some think the head of the sphinx was carved in his
image, because it is immediately next to his causeway and believe
to be about the same age. Moved his capital to Memphis. Moved his
capital to Memphis.
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Mycerinus 2532 BCE 2503 BCE, Second last king of the 4 th
Dynasty. 2532 BCE 2503 BCE, Second last king of the 4 th Dynasty.
Builder of the 3 rd pyramid of Giza. The plans for the pyramid were
changed several times, hence why the pyramid was not fully
completed. Builder of the 3 rd pyramid of Giza. The plans for the
pyramid were changed several times, hence why the pyramid was not
fully completed. It is said that an oracle warned him that he had
only six years to live, so he doubled his life by banqueting
through the hours of each night. It is said that an oracle warned
him that he had only six years to live, so he doubled his life by
banqueting through the hours of each night.
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Hatshepsut 1473 BCE 1458 BCE 1473 BCE 1458 BCE Married to her
half-brother and had a daughter, but the heir to the throne was the
son of her husband and a concubine. Married to her half-brother and
had a daughter, but the heir to the throne was the son of her
husband and a concubine. She took the throne when her husband died
because his son was too young. She took the throne when her husband
died because his son was too young. Supported by priests of Amun an
architect named Sesenmut. Supported by priests of Amun an architect
named Sesenmut. Often wore a fake beard to be appreciated as a
masculine ruler. Often wore a fake beard to be appreciated as a
masculine ruler. Many of the traces of her reign were erased after
her death. Many of the traces of her reign were erased after her
death.
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Tutankhamen 1336 BCE 1327 BCE, ruler in the 18 th Dynasty 1336
BCE 1327 BCE, ruler in the 18 th Dynasty Little was known about him
until his tomb was found by Howard Carter in 1922. Little was known
about him until his tomb was found by Howard Carter in 1922. Tuts
tomb was found in the Valley of Kings and was the best preserved of
any Royal Egyptian tombs. Tuts tomb was found in the Valley of
Kings and was the best preserved of any Royal Egyptian tombs.
Approx. 8 years old when he became Pharaoh. Approx. 8 years old
when he became Pharaoh.
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Ramesses ll 1303 BCE 1213 BCE, 3 rd Pharaoh of the 19 th
Dynasty. 1303 BCE 1213 BCE, 3 rd Pharaoh of the 19 th Dynasty.
Regarded as the greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful
pharaoh. Regarded as the greatest, most celebrated, and most
powerful pharaoh. Made Egypt rich from all the supplies and riches
he collected from other Empires. Made Egypt rich from all the
supplies and riches he collected from other Empires. Many of his
subjects were born during his reign and believed the world would
end without him. Many of his subjects were born during his reign
and believed the world would end without him. Died at 90 years of
age. Died at 90 years of age.
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Cleopatra VII 69 BCE 30 BCE 69 BCE 30 BCE Her family ruled
Egypt but spoke Greek. Her family ruled Egypt but spoke Greek. Was
known as the reincarnation of Isis. Was known as the reincarnation
of Isis. Ruled with her Father, then her brothers and married one
of her brothers. Ruled with her Father, then her brothers and
married one of her brothers. Eventually ruled by herself.
Eventually ruled by herself. Had a son with Julius Caesar, named
Ceasarion. Had a son with Julius Caesar, named Ceasarion. After JCs
assassination she joined with Marc Antony and bore twin girls.
After JCs assassination she joined with Marc Antony and bore twin
girls. After her death, her son ruled but was soon murdered on
Roman Emperor orders. After her death, her son ruled but was soon
murdered on Roman Emperor orders. Egypt then became a Roman
province called Aegyptus. Egypt then became a Roman province called
Aegyptus.