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Oct 17, 2011 · A map showing the maximum territorial extent of the New Kingdom of Egypt, ca. 1450 BCE.
The New Kingdom, also referred to as the Egyptian Empire, was the ancient Egyptian state between the 16th century BC and the 11th century BC. This period of ancient Egyptian history covers the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Dynasties.
- The Old Kingdom
- The Middle Kingdom
- The New Kingdom
- Facts About The Three Kingdoms
Time Period
The Old Kingdom lasted from 2686 B.C. to 2181 B.C.It included the 3rd through the 6th dynasty.
First Pharaoh
The first pharaoh of the Old Kingdom was Djoser, who ruled Egypt from 2630-2611 B.C. He was responsible for the construction of one of the very first pyramids ever built by the ancient Egyptians. His “step” pyramid at Saqqarastarted the Egyptian tradition of constructing pyramids as burial places for pharaohs.
Dynasties/Rulers
Third DynastyRulers included: 1. Sanakht 2. Djoser 3. Sekhemkhet 4. Huni Fourth DynastyRulers included: 1. Snefru 2. Khufu 3. Radjedef 4. Khafre 5. Menkaura 6. Shepseskaf Fifth DynastyRulers included: 1. Userkaf 2. Sahura 3. Neferirkara Kakai 4. Shepseskara Isi 5. Raneferef 6. Nyuserra 7. Menkauhor 8. Djedkara Isesi 9. Unas Sixth DynastyRulers included: 1. Teti 2. Userkara 3. Pepy I 4. Merenra 5. Pepy II 6. Nitiqret
Time Period
The Middle Kingdom lasted from 2055 B.C. to 1650 B.C.and included the 11th and 13th dynasty.
First Pharaoh
Mentuhotep II is credited with being the founder of the Middle Kingdom. He ruled from Thebesafter defeating the 10th dynasty rulers who controlled Lower Egypt, and re-unified the country.
Dynasty/Rulers
11th DynastyRulers: 1. Mentuhotem I 2. Intef I 3. Intef II 4. Intef III 5. Mentuhotep II 6. Mentuhotep III 7. Mentuhotep IV 12th DynastyRulers: 1. Amenemhet I 2. Sesostris I 3. Amenemhet II 4. Sesostris II 5. Sesostris III 6. Amehemhet III 7. Amenemhet IV 8. Queen Sobeknefru
Time Period
The New Kingdom lasted from about 1550 B.C. to 1070 B.C.and it included the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties.
First Pharaoh
The First Pharaoh of the New Kingdom and the 18th dynasty was Ahmose. He reigned from 1550-1525 B.C. He successfully drove the Hyksosfrom Egypt, and also invaded Palestine and advanced into Nubia. He restored temples that had long been neglected and erected chapels in honor of his family. When he died, a prosperous Egypt was left after his reign.
Dynasties/Rulers
18th DynastyRulers: 1. Ahmose 2. Amenhotep I 3. Thutmose I 4. Thutmose II 5. Hatshepsut 6. Thutmose III 7. Amenhotep II 8. Thutmose IV 9. Amenhotep III 10. Amenhotep IV(Akhenaten) 11. Smenkhkare 12. Tutankhamun 13. Ay 14. Horemheb 19th DynastyRulers: 1. Ramses I 2. Seti I 3. Ramses II 4. Merenptah 5. Amenmessu 6. Seti II 7. Saptah 8. Tausret 20th DynastyRulers: 1. Setnakht 2. Ramses III 3. Ramses IV 4. Ramses V 5. Ramses VI 6. Ramses VII 7. Ramses VIII 8. Ramses IX 9. Ramses X 10. Ramses XI
During the Old Kingdom, pharaohs were buried in pyramids. The Middle Kingdom saw pharaohs buried in hidden tombs. In the New Kingdom they were buried in the Valley of the Kings.The Old Kingdom was known as the “Age of Pyramids”, the Middle Kingdom was known as the “Golden Age”, and the New Kingdom was known as the “Imperial Age”.Turquoise and copper were mined during the Middle Kingdom.Before and directly after the New Kingdom were the three distinct Intermediate Periods.Oct 7, 2016 · The New Kingdom (c. 1570- c.1069 BCE) is the era in Egyptian history following the disunity of the Second Intermediate Period (c. 1782-1570 BCE) and preceding the dissolution of the central government at the start of the Third Intermediate Period (c. 1069-c. 525 BCE). This is the time of Imperial Egypt when it became an empire.
- Joshua J. Mark
Late in the Second Intermediate Period (ca. 1650–1550 B.C.), the Theban rulers (Dynasty 17) began to drive the Hyksos kings (Dynasty 15) from the Delta. This was finally accomplished by Ahmose I, who reunited Egypt, ushering in the New Kingdom—the third great era of Egyptian culture.
A Map of Egypt during the New Kingdom. (c) Andrei Nacu & Jeff Dahl. The New Kingdom commenced with the reign of Ahmose I, who founded the Eighteenth Dynasty and led the successful expulsion of the Hyksos from Egypt, effectively reunifying the country.
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Map of Kush and Ancient Egypt, showing the Nile up to the fifth cataract, and major cities and sites of the ancient Egyptian Dynastic period (c. 3150–30 B.C.) (map: Jeff Dahl, CC Y-SA 4.0)
