Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The period of ancient Egyptian history (circa 2686–2181 B.C.E.) characterized by strong centralized pharaonic authority, monumental pyramid construction, and the development of sophisticated religious and administrative systems.
AP course connection
Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cultural Contexts of Ancient Mediterranean Art