Egyptian Architecture Timeline

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c. 2670 BCE - c. 2650 BCE

The Step Pyramid is built by Imhotep under reign of King Djoser.
c. 2560 BCE

The Great Pyramid of Giza is constructed by Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops).
c. 2530 BCE

Pyramid of Khafre is built at Giza.
c. 2510 BCE

Pyramid of Menkaure is built at Giza.
c. 2500 BCE

The Great Sphinx of Giza is built.
c. 2112 BCE - c. 2063 BCE

First monument raised at Karnak by Wahankh Intef II.
c. 1971 BCE - c. 1926 BCE

Reign of Senusret I in Egypt who begins construction of Temple of Amun at Karnak.
c. 1971 BCE - c. 204 BCE

Construction and daily use of Temple Complex of Karnak.
1479 BCE - 1458 BCE

Queen Hatshepsut rules Egypt.
1279 BCE - 1212 BCE

Reign of Ramesses II (The Great) in Egypt.
c. 1264 BCE - c. 1244 BCE

Probable dates for the construction of Abu Simbel.
c. 1244 BCE - c. 1224 BCE

Other probable dates for the construction of Abu Simbel.
336 CE

Temple of Amun at Karnak closed by Roman Emperor Constantius II.