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historical era11

Ancient Egypt

3100 p.n.e. → 30 p.n.e.

Also known as Altägypten · Altes Ägypten · antico Egitto

Civilization of the Nile Valley under successive Egyptian dynasties, from early political unification to the end of Ptolemaic rule.

historical era4

Ptolemaic Egypt

305 p.n.e. → 30 p.n.e.

Part of Ancient Egypt

Also known as Egipto tolemaico · Egipt ptolemejski · Egipt Ptolemeuszów

Hellenistic dynasty ruling Egypt after Alexander, ending with the defeat of Cleopatra VII and annexation by Rome.

historical era0

Late Period of ancient Egypt

664 p.n.e. → 332 p.n.e.

Part of Ancient Egypt

Also known as Baja época de Egipto · Basse epoque egyptienne · Época Baixa

Final centuries of ancient Egyptian dynastic rule, marked by the Saite revival, Persian domination and later restorations before Alexander the Great.

historical era0

Third Intermediate Period of Egypt

1069 p.n.e. → 664 p.n.e.

Part of Ancient Egypt

Also known as 3º Período Intermediário · 3. Zwischenzeit · 3. ZZ

Era of divided authority among Egyptian and Libyan-descended dynasties and other regional powers following the New Kingdom.

historical era6

New Kingdom of Egypt

1550 p.n.e. → 1070 p.n.e.

Part of Ancient Egypt

Also known as Egyptian Empire · Epoka Nowego Państwa · Império Novo

Period of imperial expansion, powerful pharaohs and extensive political and diplomatic networks in ancient Egypt.

historical era0

Second Intermediate Period of Egypt

1700 p.n.e. → 1550 p.n.e.

Part of Ancient Egypt

Also known as 2nd Intermediate Period · 2. Zwischenzeit · 2. ZZ

A time of competing ruling houses in Egypt, including the Hyksos in the north and Theban dynasties in the south, before New Kingdom reunification.

historical era0

Middle Kingdom of Egypt

2025 p.n.e. → 1700 p.n.e.

Part of Ancient Egypt

Also known as Império Médio · Imperio Medio de Egipto · Império Médio do Egipto

A period of renewed political unification and cultural achievement under Middle Kingdom rulers, centered first on Thebes and then Itjtawy.

historical era0

First Intermediate Period of Egypt

2181 p.n.e. → 2025 p.n.e.

Part of Ancient Egypt

Also known as 1º Período Intermediário · 1. Zwischenzeit · 1. ZZ

Period of fragmented political authority following the Old Kingdom, with competing regional centers before reunification.

historical era1

Old Kingdom of Egypt

2686 p.n.e. → 2181 p.n.e.

Part of Ancient Egypt

Also known as Altes Reich von Ägypten · Ancien Empire de l'Égypte · Ancien Empire égyptien

Early dynastic phase of pharaonic Egypt marked by centralized kingship and construction of the great pyramids.

historical era0

Early Dynastic Period of Egypt

3100 p.n.e. → 2686 p.n.e.

Part of Ancient Egypt

Also known as 1. Dynastie · 2. Dynastie · Archaic Period

The era of the First and Second Dynasties, during which the unified Egyptian monarchy and its core political institutions took shape.

archaeological age3

Bronze Age

3300 p.n.e. → 1200 p.n.e.

Also known as âge du bronze · Bronzezeit · Edad del Bronce

Regionally variable archaeological era when bronze metallurgy became important across societies; its beginning and end differ greatly by region.

historical era2

Indus Valley Civilization

3300 p.n.e. → 1300 p.n.e.

Also known as Civilisation de la vallée de l’Indus · Civilisation de l'Indus · Civilisation harappéenne

Bronze Age civilization of the Indus basin, known for urban centers, craft production and extensive exchange networks.

archaeological age1

Neolithic

10000 p.n.e. → 2200 p.n.e.

Also known as Cilalı Taş Çağı · Cilâlı Taş Devri · Civilización neolítica

Regionally variable archaeological period of increasing reliance on agriculture and permanent settlement, beginning and ending at different times worldwide.

archaeological age3

Upper Paleolithic

50000 p.n.e. → 10000 p.n.e.

Also known as Jungpaläolithikum · Late Stone Age · Paleolit górny

Later phase of the Paleolithic period, especially as defined in European archaeology, marked by changing material cultures and modern human societies.

period3

Last Ice Age

115000 p.n.e. → 11700 p.n.e.

Also known as dernière glaciation · dernière période glaciaire · Era de hielo

The last glacial period of the Pleistocene, marked by extensive ice sheets and climatic changes; exact boundaries depend on dating convention.