Faras Timeline

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2040 BCE - 1750 BCE
The town of Faras is founded.
1550 BCE - 1070 BCE
The temple to Hathor of Ibschek built and dedicated.
1333 BCE - 1323 BCE
The temple to Tutankhamun built and dedicated.
350 BCE - 300 BCE
Palace complex built during this time of Faras' prominence.
c. 150 CE - c. 250 CE
Christian churches built in Faras, including the ornate Cathedral and the rock church.
c. 697 CE
The Kingdom of Dongola absorbs or unifies with the two neighbouring Christian kingdoms of Faras (Nobatia) and Alodia.
c. 707 CE
The first version of Faras Cathedral is built.
c. 1000 CE
The second version of the Faras Cathedral is built.