NMC101H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-5: Gerzeh Culture, First Intermediate Period Of Egypt, Late Period Of Ancient Egypt
15 Sep 2016
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Dates from 664 bc to ad 394 precise (deriving primarily from classical sources) Prehistoric date (c. 700,000-3000 bc) approximations based on combination of stratigraphic information, seriation of artefacts, radiocarbon dates, and thermoluminescence dates. Dates for majority of pharaonic period (c. 3000-664bc) based mainly on ancient king-lists, dated inscriptions, and astronomical records. When dates for two or more dynasties overlap it is because rule was accepted in different parts of country. Overlapping dates for reigns within dynasties usually indicate co-regencies (period when king and successor ruled simultaneously) When there are apparent gaps in chronology it is usually because there are one or two extremely poorly documented rulers, whose regnal dates are unknown or difficult to assess. By beginning of ok, egyptian rulers had 5 names. Oldest was horus name (usually cited for kings of 1st-3rd dynasties) From 4th dynasty onwards usually given 1 or both of cartouche names. Greek form of name when ruler is known as such to modern readers.
