The Narmer Palette, an ancient Egyptian ceremonial engraving, depicts the great king Narmer (c. 3150 BCE) conquering his enemies with the support and approval of his gods. This piece, dating from c. 3200-3000 BCE, was initially thought to be an accurate historical depiction of the unification of Egypt under Narmer, the first king of the First Dynasty of Egypt.
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c. 1991 BCE - 1962 BCEAmenemhat I creates the first Egyptian standing army.
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1274 BCEBattle of Kadesh between Pharaoh Ramesses II of Egypt and King Muwatalli II of the Hittites.
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673 BCEFirst Egyptian Campaign, Assyrians are defeated and retreat.
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671 BCESecond Egyptian Campaign, Assyrian army successfully captures Memphis and conquers Egypt.
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667 BCE - 665 BCEAshurbanipal wages war in Egypt to put down rebellions.
