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Old Kingdom (ca.2670-2195 B.C)
Old Kingdom (ca.2670-2195 B.C)
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The term "Old Kingdom" designated the period from Dynasties III to VI. This period is also called the "Pyramid Age" where the kings' tombs took the form of a pyramid.
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This room exibits statues of prince 'Rahotep' and his wife 'Nofret' (Room 32).
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   The Old Kingdom (approx. between 2790 and 2181 B.C.) :
   VIème dynastie (approx. between 2364 and 2181 B.C.) :
   XXIème dynastie de Tanis (approx. between 1085 and 950 B.C.) :
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