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How long did Ancient Egypt last?

• Lasted for over 2500 years
• Dated from 3100 B.C. to about 395 B.C.
• Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt become one country
• Kings were the leaders of “monarchy” type of government
• King Narmer(Menes) of Upper Egypt defeated Lower Egypt
• Built the city of Memphis as the new capital
• World’s first “nation-state”= united the people and created a single government
• Marks Egypt’s first “dynasty”= a series of rulers from the same family
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