Periods of Egyptian History
1. 3100– 2660 B.C.E.
-------- Recovery and political stability Political disunity Creation of an Egyptian empire; growth in wealth Unification of Egypt Construction of the pyramids Political fragmentation and conquest by outsiders Hyksos migrations; struggles for power
2. 2660– 2180 B.C.E.
-------- Recovery and political stability Political disunity Creation of an Egyptian empire; growth in wealth Unification of Egypt Construction of the pyramids Political fragmentation and conquest by outsiders Hyksos migrations; struggles for power
3. 2180– 2180 B.C.E.
-------- Recovery and political stability Political disunity Creation of an Egyptian empire; growth in wealth Unification of Egypt Construction of the pyramids Political fragmentation and conquest by outsiders Hyksos migrations; struggles for power
4. 2080– 1640 B.C.E.
-------- Recovery and political stability Political disunity Creation of an Egyptian empire; growth in wealth Unification of Egypt Construction of the pyramids Political fragmentation and conquest by outsiders Hyksos migrations; struggles for power
5. 1640– 1570 B.C.E.
-------- Recovery and political stability Political disunity Creation of an Egyptian empire; growth in wealth Unification of Egypt Construction of the pyramids Political fragmentation and conquest by outsiders Hyksos migrations; struggles for power
6. 1570– 1070 B.C.E.
-------- Recovery and political stability Political disunity Creation of an Egyptian empire; growth in wealth Unification of Egypt Construction of the pyramids Political fragmentation and conquest by outsiders Hyksos migrations; struggles for power
7. 1070– 712 B.C.E.
-------- Recovery and political stability Political disunity Creation of an Egyptian empire; growth in wealth Unification of Egypt Construction of the pyramids Political fragmentation and conquest by outsiders Hyksos migrations; struggles for power