The Coptic Language and Script
Although attempts had been made in the 2C BC to transliterate the Egyptian language into the Greek script, with little success, it was not until
Category: Egyptian History
Category: Egyptian History
Late Kingdom (1085-332 BC) of Egyptian History
The Late Dynastic Period (1085—332 BC), sometimes called the Third Intermediate Period, was, on the whole, a period of decline, with occasional flashes of energy,
Predynastic Period (3400—3100 BC) of Egyptian History
The Predynastic Period (c 3400—3100 BC). The early phase is disputed and some authorities would place the beginning a little earlier at about 3700 BC,
Palaeolithic & Mesolithic & Neolithic Periods (250,000 – 31000 BC) of Egyptian History
The Palaeolithic Period (250,000 BC) The Palaeolithic Period. The earliest indications of man in the Nile Valley are in the lower sands and gravels of
New Kingdom (1567-1085 BC) of Egyptian History
The New Kingdom (1567—1085 BC) consisted of the 18—20 Dynasties; it is sometimes known as the Egyptian Empire. It began with the expulsion of the
Middle Kingdom (2055-1786 BC) of Egyptian History
The Middle Kingdom (c 2055—1786 BC). The rise of the Middle Kingdom began in a period of civil war. The struggle between the rulers of
Old Kingdom (2686-2181 BC) of Egyptian History
The Old Kingdom (c 2686—2181 BC) is usually thought to begin with the 3 dynasty. This and the following dynasty can be considered one of