Chronology
A timeline of history.
Events run from the earliest year, including years before the Common Era, then are grouped by century. Only published articles that carry a year are shown.
Events
Showing 1–3 of 3tal dated events
26th century BC
1 events-
c. 2560–2540 BC
The Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egypt's Engineering Marvel
The three pyramids at the Giza plateau have stood for over 4,500 years. Behind their massive size lies a complex organization of labor, logistics, and engineering far beyond the…
14th century BC
1 events-
c. 1323 BC
The Mystery of Tutankhamun's Death: The Restless Young Pharaoh
Since his tomb was opened in 1922, the death of Tutankhamun at around 19 years old has been debated: accident, illness, or murder?
3rd century BC
1 events-
c. 285 BC - 642 AD
The Library of Alexandria and the Ambition to Gather All World Knowledge
Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. After Alexander's death, his general Ptolemy took over Egypt and began a dynasty that…