Ancient Egyptian architecture is often associated closely with the pyramids of Giza but was actually quite diverse, taking a number of forms in the construction of administrative buildings, temples, tombs, palaces, and the private homes of nobility and commoner. Ornamentation of these various structures also varied according to their purpose and the resources of the builder.
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c. 2670 BCE - c. 2650 BCEThe Step Pyramid is built by Imhotep under reign of King Djoser.
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c. 2560 BCEThe Great Pyramid of Giza is constructed by Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops).
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c. 2530 BCEPyramid of Khafre is built at Giza.
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c. 2510 BCEPyramid of Menkaure is built at Giza.
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c. 2500 BCEThe Great Sphinx of Giza is built.
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c. 2112 BCE - c. 2063 BCEFirst monument raised at Karnak by Wahankh Intef II.
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c. 1971 BCE - c. 1926 BCEReign of Senusret I in Egypt who begins construction of Temple of Amun at Karnak.
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c. 1971 BCE - c. 204 BCEConstruction and daily use of Temple Complex of Karnak.
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1479 BCE - 1458 BCEQueen Hatshepsut rules Egypt.
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1279 BCE - 1212 BCEReign of Ramesses II (The Great) in Egypt.
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c. 1264 BCE - c. 1244 BCEProbable dates for the construction of Abu Simbel.
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c. 1244 BCE - c. 1224 BCEOther probable dates for the construction of Abu Simbel.
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336 CETemple of Amun at Karnak closed by Roman Emperor Constantius II.
