After a period of chaos (the First Intermediate Period), Mentuhotep II reunited Egypt, ushering in a "classic" age.
This era ended when the Hyksos, a people from the Levant, introduced chariots and bronze weapons to conquer Lower Egypt. ⚔️ The New Kingdom (c. 1550–1069 BC) The Egyptian Empire A history of ancient Egypt: From the Great Pyra...
A combination of severe drought and the growing power of local governors (nomarchs) led to the end of central authority. 🏺 The Middle Kingdom (c. 2055–1650 BC) The Golden Age of Literature and Art After a period of chaos (the First Intermediate
A Greek dynasty that ruled for three centuries. They adopted Egyptian customs but kept Greek as the language of government. 1550–1069 BC) The Egyptian Empire A combination of
Writing shifted from purely religious texts to secular literature and poetry.
Egypt expanded its borders into Nubia to the south to secure gold and ivory.