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.