|
DATES (approximate) |
MODERN DESIGNATION |
ANCIENT DESIGNATION |
|
3050-2686 BC |
Archaic or Early Dynastic Period |
Dynasties 1-2 |
|
2686-2181 BC |
|
Dynasties 3-6 |
|
2181-2040 BC |
First Intermediate Period |
Dynasties 7-11 |
|
2040-1700 BC |
Middle Kingdom |
Dynasties 11-13 |
|
1700-1570 BC |
Second Intermediate Period |
Dynasties 14-17 |
|
1570-1069 BC |
New Kingdom |
Dynasties 18-20 |
|
1069-656 BC |
Third Intermediate Period |
Dynasties 21-25 |
|
656-332 BC |
Late Period |
Dynasties 26-31 |