Old Kingdom

Old Kingdom

noun
the period in the history of ancient Egypt, 2780–2280 b.c., comprising the 3rd to 6th dynasties, characterized by the predominance of Memphis.


Origin:
1900–05
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Old Kingdom
 
n
a period of Egyptian history: usually considered to extend from the third to the sixth dynasty (?2700--?2150 bc)

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