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Powerful leaders in ancient Egypt, believed to be gods on earth, they were kings, generals, and religious leaders, all at once.
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huge, triangular shaped monuments, common in ancient Egypt, often built around a tomb
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pyramids
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Powerful leaders in ancient Egypt, believed to be gods on earth, they were kings, generals, and religious leaders, all at once.
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huge, triangular shaped monuments, common in ancient Egypt, often built around a tomb
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2700 to 2200 BCE, early pharoahs set up a strong central government and built pyramids, "Age of Pyramids"
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2000 to 1800 BCE, Period of Reunification, followed years of chaos and disunity. Many great works of literature, art and architecture.
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1600 to 1100 BCE, Egypt's Golden Age of peace and stability, Egypt's power reached its height. Pharaohs increased trade and built gigantic monuments.
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2551 to 2528 BCE (Old Kingdom). Best known for builder of a famous pyramid, Great Pyramid of Giza. Kept strict control of food supply. Declared himself a god.
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One of the wonders of the ancient world, built as a tomb for Khufu. Took 20 years to complete. 2 million stone blocks fit together.
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Ruled a stable Egypt from 1971 to 1926 BCE, Middle Kingdom. Craftspeople thrived. Accomplishments in religious architecture, such as the White Chapel at Karnak, literature such as "The Story of Sinuhe."
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Egyptian symbol of immortality or eternal life
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Senusret's finest architectural achievement, made of white alabaster. Scenes were carved on walls showing animals, gods, and symbols.
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Ruled 1473 to 1458 BCE, first female pharaoh. Wore false beard. Promoted trade with Punt. Art and architecture flourished, especially the Great Temple at Dayr al-Bahri, and many obelisks and sphinx statues.
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tall, thin pillars with pyramid-shaped tops
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Ruled 1290 to 1224 BCE. Had approximately 100 wives and 100 children. Made world's first peace treaty with a Hittite king. Built more temples and monuments than any other pharaoh, including The Great Temple at Abu Simbel. Best preserved mummy ever found.
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Ramses' favorite wife
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Temple built by Ramses the Great that was carved out of sandstone cliffs and at its entrance, four 66-foot-tall statues show Ramses as pharaoh.
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A small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both, used on the Nile
