As the empire weakened, Egypt fell under the control of various foreign powers, including the Persians and Greeks.
The "Boy King" who restored the old gods; his intact tomb provided the world's best glimpse into royal burial. A history of ancient Egypt: From the Great Pyra...
Known as "Ramesses the Great," he signed the world’s first known peace treaty and built Abu Simbel. 🏛️ The Late Period & Ptolemaic Era (c. 664–30 BC) The Final Dynasties As the empire weakened, Egypt fell under the
After a period of chaos (the First Intermediate Period), Mentuhotep II reunited Egypt, ushering in a "classic" age. As the empire weakened
Pharaohs abandoned pyramids for hidden rock-cut tombs to protect their treasures from looters. Key Figures:
Egypt expanded its borders into Nubia to the south to secure gold and ivory.