Egyptians have been riding camels, writing stories and building pyramids for more than 5,000 years. The ancient library of Alexandria was built in 246 BCE (Before the Common Era) - more than 2,000 years ago. Here is a short timeline of ancient Egypt and some links to help you learn about about this fascinating civilization.
Early Dynastic Period c. 3100 – 2686 BCE
Hieroglyphic script developed
Old Kingdom c. 2686 – 2181 BCE (3rd - 6th Dynasties)
King Khufu builds Great Pyramid of Egypt
Middle Kingdom c. 2055 – 1650 BCE (11th-13th Dynasties)
Pharaohs unite Egypt
Last pyramids are built
New Kingdom c. 1550 – 1069 BCE (18th-20th Dynasties)
Queen Hatshepsut ruled
Trade with Asia grows
King Tutankhamen ruled 1336 – 1327 BCE
Late Period c. 644 – 332 BCE (26th-30th Dynasties)
Persians conquer Egypt
Demotic script (Rosetta Stone) developed
Greek & Roman Egypt
Alexander the Great conquers Egypt 332 BCE
Ancient Library of Alexandria built about 246 BCE
Greek language/culture came to Egypt
Rosetta Stone carved 196 BCE
Ptolemy V ruled 204 – 180 BC (named on Rosetta Stone)