Egyptian Empire
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Empires, Dynasties, Pharaohs
- Curriculum: African History, Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Egypt
- Date: 3100-525
Article abstract: Military significance: Egypt, one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations, was invaded by Assyria in the seventh century. The Romans held Egypt from 30 b.c.e. to 395 c.e., after which it was controlled by Constantinople.
By 3200 b.c.e., the Upper (southern) Egyptian states were technologically, ideologically, and militarily unified. Upper Egyptian colonies spread into the Delta, Sinai, and southern Syro-Palestine. Southern conquest of the Delta resulted in the final unification of Egypt about 3100 b.c.e. Egyptian activities in Asia were...
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