Life in Egypt developed around the Nile River. The Nile River not only gave people freshwater and an easy route to travel along but also, after flooding each year, it left behind rich, fertile soil which was very helpful for planting crops.

At one time Egypt was two separate countries; Upper and Lower Egypt. About 5,000 years ago; around 3000 BC the two separate countries were joined under one ruler named King Menes. Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful countries

in the world, from that time on until 30 BC, almost 3,000 years later.

Different Periods of Ancient Egyptian History

The Archaic Period c.3100 BC - 2649 BC

The Old Kingdom c.2649 BC - 2150 BC

First Intermediate Period c.2150 BC - 2040 BC

The Middle Kingdom c.2040 BC -1640 BC

Second Intermediate Period c.1640 BC -1552 BC

The New Kingdom 1552 BC -1069 BC

Third Intermediate Period 1069 BC -664 BC The Late...