The Third Dynasty of Egypt is a period of ancient Egyptian history that lasted approximately from 2670 to 2613 BC It is considered the first dynasty of theOld Kingdom Egyptian. This period is marked by a series of pharaohs who contributed to the stabilization and centralization of Egypt as a state.
The founder of the Third Dynasty was Pharaoh Djoser, who is famous for having built the first pyramid in Egypt, known as the Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara. The pyramid of Djoser is considered a masterpiece of architecture and engineering, and it inspired the construction of later pyramids.
His successors were Sekhemkhet et Spoon, who both attempted to build pyramids, but failed to complete their projects.
The Third Dynasty also saw significant developments in art and architecture, as well as in the administration and centralization of power in Egypt. The pharaohs of this period also established trade relations with other countries in the region, including Nubia and Palestine.
In summary, the Third Dynasty of Egypt was an important period in the history of ancient Egypt, marked by remarkable achievements in art, architecture and politics, as well as the construction of monumental pyramids which inspired the future generations.
List of Pharaohs of the Third Dynasty:
Djoser / Sanakht / Sekhemkhet / Spoon / Huni
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Hotepsekhemwey / Sneferka / Nebra / ninetjer / Senedj / Noubnefer / Horus Ba / Peribsen / Sekhemib / Khasekhemwy / Neferkasokar / | |||
Djoser / Sanakht / Sekhemkhet / Spoon / Huni | |||
Sekhemre-Khutaouy Amenemhat-/Sobekhotep I/Sekhemkare Amenemhat-Senbef/Sekhemkare Amenemhat V/Ameny-Qemaou/Hotepibre Qémaou-Sa-Hornejhéritef/Ioufeni/Séânkhibrê Amény-Antef-Amenemhat (or Amenemhat VI)/Semenkarê Nebnoun/Sehotepibrê Sousekhtaouy | |||
Sekhaenre Yakbim/Nebuuserre Yaammou/Khauserre Qareh | |||
Semqen/Aper-Anat/Sakir-Har/Khyan/Apophis I/Apophis II?/Khamoudy | |||
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