Old Kingdo

Apuntes

Old Kingdom 3100-2050 BC The foundations of the Egyptian state and society were established. Pharaohs were considered gods. They controlled political and religious power. The Pyramids of Giza were constructed during the reigns of the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre (21) and Menkaure (17). In around 2200 BC, a political and social crisis began that brought this period to an end. 17. Menkaure  Old Kingdom 3100-2050 BC The foundations of the Egyptian state and society were established. Pharaohs were considered gods. They controlled political and religious power. The Pyramids of Giza were constructed during the reigns of the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre (21) and Menkaure (17). In around 2200 BC, a political and social crisis began that brought this period to an end. 18. Mentuhotep II  Old Kingdom 2050-1580 BC Mentuhotep II (18) was the first pharaoh of this era. During this period, the power of the pharaohs increased. There was also a great territorial expansion. Nubia in the south was conquered, and campaigns were launched in Libya in the west and Syria in the east. From 1800 BC onwards, political instability allowed foreign invasion of...