Events with tag - Pharaoh

January 1, 3101 BC

Unification of Ancient Egypt

Around 3100 BCE, King Narmer unified Upper and Lower Egypt, creating the world's first nation-state. This historic achievement combined military conquest and political alliances, establishing a powerful kingdom that would dominate the region for millennia.

January 1, 3101 BC

Unification of Ancient Egypt

King Menes (Narmer) unified Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 BCE, establishing the First Dynasty and creating the foundation for one of history's most enduring civilizations. This historic unification was achieved through military conquest and political strategy, with Memphis established as the first capital.

January 1, 2651 BC

Imhotep: Egypt's First Architect

Imhotep, serving under Pharaoh Djoser during the Third Dynasty (2650-2600 BCE), revolutionized ancient Egyptian architecture and medicine. As the designer of the Step Pyramid of Djoser and a pioneering physician, he became one of few commoners ever deified in Egyptian history.

January 1, 2561 BC

Great Pyramid of Giza Construction

The Great Pyramid of Giza, built around 2560 BCE during the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom, stands as humanity's most remarkable architectural achievement. Rising 481 feet, it remained the world's tallest human-made structure for over 3,800 years.

2501 BC

Construction of the Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx of Giza, carved from limestone bedrock, was constructed around 2500 BCE during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre. This monumental structure combines a lion's body with a human head and faces east, perfectly aligned with the spring equinox.

January 1, 2056 BC

Temple of Karnak Construction Begins

Construction of the Temple of Karnak, ancient Egypt's most magnificent religious complex, began under Pharaoh Senusret I. Starting as a modest shrine to Amun-Ra, it evolved over 2,000 years into a vast 200-acre religious center featuring massive pylons, grand halls, and intricate religious architecture.

January 1, 2056 BC

Construction of Karnak Temple Complex

The Karnak Temple Complex, initiated around 2055 BCE, evolved over 2000 years to become the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. Starting as a modest shrine during the Middle Kingdom, it expanded significantly during the New Kingdom period, featuring contributions from numerous pharaohs including Senusret I, Hatshepsut, and Ramesses II.

January 1, 1540 BC

Valley of the Kings Establishment

The Valley of the Kings became ancient Egypt's premier royal burial ground in 1539 BCE, marking a revolutionary shift from pyramid tombs to hidden rock-cut chambers. Located in Luxor's western desert, this necropolis was chosen for its natural limestone cliffs and isolated location.

January 1, 1479 BC

Hatshepsut Becomes Egypt's Female Pharaoh

In 1478 BCE, Queen Hatshepsut ascended to the throne of ancient Egypt following the death of her husband Thutmose II, becoming one of history's most remarkable female pharaohs. Initially serving as regent for her young stepson Thutmose III, she gradually assumed full pharaonic powers.

January 1, 1459 BC

Thutmose III Becomes Sole Ruler of Egypt

In 1458 BCE, Thutmose III assumed complete control of ancient Egypt following the death of his stepmother and co-regent Hatshepsut, marking the beginning of one of Egypt's most successful reigns. He would go on to lead 17 military campaigns and establish Egypt's largest empire.

January 1, 1354 BC

First Monotheistic Religion

Pharaoh Akhenaten revolutionized ancient Egyptian religion by establishing the world's first documented monotheistic system, elevating the sun disk deity Aten to supreme status while suppressing traditional polytheistic worship.

January 1, 1337 BC

Queen Nefertiti's Disappearance

Queen Nefertiti, one of Egypt's most powerful queens, mysteriously vanished from historical records around 1336 BCE during the 12th year of Akhenaten's reign. Her sudden disappearance remains one of ancient Egypt's greatest unsolved mysteries.

January 1, 1333 BC

King Tutankhamun's Reign

Nine-year-old Tutankhamun became pharaoh of ancient Egypt in 1332 BCE, ruling for a decade during the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom period. His reign marked a crucial return to traditional Egyptian religious practices after Akhenaten's controversial reforms.

January 1, 1333 BC

King Tutankhamun's Ascension

Nine-year-old Tutankhamun becomes pharaoh of ancient Egypt in 1332 BCE, marking the end of the Amarna period and initiating the restoration of traditional Egyptian religious practices.

January 1, 1280 BC

Ramesses II Becomes Pharaoh

At the age of 25, Ramesses II ascended to the throne of ancient Egypt following the death of his father Seti I, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most remarkable reigns in Egyptian history.

January 1, 1280 BC

Ramesses II Becomes Pharaoh

Ramesses II ascends to the throne of Egypt at age 25, becoming the third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty following the death of his father Seti I. His coronation marks the beginning of one of the longest and most prosperous reigns in Egyptian history.

1176 BC

Battle of Delta

In 1175 BCE, Pharaoh Ramesses III led Egyptian forces to a decisive victory against the Sea Peoples in the Nile Delta, preventing the collapse of ancient Egyptian civilization. This pivotal naval battle marked the end of the Sea Peoples' devastating campaign across the Mediterranean.

January 1, 52 BC

Cleopatra VII Becomes Queen of Egypt

Cleopatra VII ascended to the Egyptian throne at age 18, becoming co-ruler with her younger brother Ptolemy XIII. This marked the beginning of one of history's most remarkable reigns and established her as the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.

August 12, 31 BC

Death of Cleopatra VII

Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, died by suicide on August 12, 30 BCE. Her death marked the end of both Hellenistic Egypt and the age of the pharaohs, transforming Egypt into a Roman province.