the old kingdom age of pyramids. once egypt become a united kingdom,
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The Old KingdomThe Old KingdomAge of PyramidsAge of Pyramids
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Once Egypt become a United Kingdom,
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its history is divided in three main periods:
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Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom and
New Kingdom
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The first notable pharaoh of the Old Kingdom was Djoser
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During his 20 year reign, the country suffered
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a famine for seven years.
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He ordered the building of the Step Pyramid
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But it is in the 4th Dynasty that Egypt hits the Golden Age
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The 4th Dynasty began with Snefru.
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Snefru was a kind Pharaoh but his son Khufu,
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also known as Cheops, was cruel,
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He closed temples and ordered forced labor to build his
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Great Pyramid
of Giza
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The Great Pyramid is the largest stone building ever build.
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It is 482 ft high and contains over
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2,000,000 blocks of stones.
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It was the tallest building in the world till the 20th century.
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Khafre, also known as Chepren, was Khufu’s son.
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Egypt prospered under his rule.
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He built the second Pyramid of Giza
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The face of the Sphinx is said to resemble Khafre.
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Menkaura was Khafre’s son, he re-opened temples
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closed by his grandfather and did away with the strict laws.
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He built the smallest pyramid of Giza
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The last Pharaoh of the Old Kingdom was Pepi II.
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He was only six years old when he become a Pharaoh.
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His throne name was Neferkare,he reigned 94 years,
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the longest of any monarch in the history.
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The EndThe End