Old Kingdom Egypt - Pharaohs and Dynasties

Old Kingdom Pharaohs and Dynasties

Old Kingdom Egypt is generally thought to have started with the creation of the third dynasty in the year 2686 B.C. It is often called the "Age of Pyramids", as most of the largest & well known pyramids were built at Dashur & Giza in this period. It collapsed around 2181 B.C., with the end of the sixth dynasty of rulers. Here, Egypt's power became decentralised, leading to an erratic period of turmoil in the seventh dynasty where '70 kings ruled for 70 days'.

chronology of dynasties pharaohs

The chronology of dynasties will show you every dynasty and pharaoh of the Old Kingdom.

This page will give you the background of the pharaoh, and will give some more information on some of the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom.

	Old Kingdom Pharaohs and Dynasties

	Old Kingdom Egypt is generally thought to have started with the creation of the third dynasty in the year 2686 B.C. It is often called the "Age of Pyramids", as most of the largest & well known pyramids were built at Dashur & Giza in this period. It collapsed around 2181 B.C., with the end of the sixth dynasty of rulers. Here, Egypt's power became decentralised, leading to an erratic period of turmoil in the seventh dynasty where '70 kings ruled for 70 days'.







	chronology of dynasties	pharaohs

	The chronology of dynasties will show you every dynasty and pharaoh of the Old Kingdom.	This page will give you the background of the pharaoh, and will give some more information on some of the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom.