The Old Kingdom of Egypt

The Old Kingdom of Egypt, often referred to as the “Age of the Pyramids” or “Age of the Pyramid Builders,” marks Egypt’s first sustained peak of civilization. Spanning approximately from c. 2686 to 2181 BC, this period primarily encompasses the Third Dynasty through the Sixth Dynasty. It was an era of remarkable innovation in architecture,…

New Kingdom of Egypt

The New Kingdom of Egypt, spanning roughly from c. 1550 to 1069 BC, represents the zenith of ancient Egyptian power, prosperity, and imperial expansion. Often considered the “Golden Age” of Egypt, this period encompasses the Eighteenth Dynasty, Nineteenth Dynasty, and Twentieth Dynasty. It was characterized by monumental building projects, a thriving economy, extensive foreign relations,…