Old+Kingdom

Gus Walker

Social Studies 6-5 January 13, 2012 Egypt Old Kingdom Rough Draft The period of ancient Egypt took place over many millennia. Many historians have broken it up into many different parts. One which is the old kingdom. Many things took place during this time, **it was a period of time when many great pyramids where built**, and there where many advancements during this time. In addition, there were many major events during this period of time.The old kingdom was a time period of ancient Egypt. It took place for over 500 years. It lasted from the year 2668 BC to 2184 BC. It was also known as the age of pyramids. It was one of the greatest times of ancient Egypt.

The first pyramids were built in the third dynasty of the old kingdom. The rocks used for pyramids were made of limestone. The great pyramid of Giza was built during the old kingdom. During the old kingdom there where over 90 pyramids on the west bank of the Nile River.

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 * The hieroglyphs were also created during the old kingdom period.** There was also military action during this time when in Nubia there was a fortress built at Buhen. The longest reign by a king during the old kingdom was by Pepy II. Also during the 5th dynasty the solar culture or religion became firmly established.The old kingdom was one of the greatest periods of time in ancient Egypt ever. Many great events occurred during this period. It produced many great pyramids. It also had many changes from other Egyptian times.