Old Kingdom

Old Kingdom
the period in the history of ancient Egypt, 2780-2280 B.C., comprising the 3rd to 6th dynasties, characterized by the predominance of Memphis. Cf. Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom.
[1900-05]

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