A History Of Ancient Egypt: From The Great Pyra... -

This was the height of Egypt's international power. The military became a professional force, and the capital moved to Thebes (modern-day Luxor).

One of the few female pharaohs; she focused on trade and massive temple building. A history of ancient Egypt: From the Great Pyra...

Writing shifted from purely religious texts to secular literature and poetry. This was the height of Egypt's international power

Carved from a single limestone outcrop, it remains one of the world's largest and oldest statues. A history of ancient Egypt: From the Great Pyra...

Egypt expanded its borders into Nubia to the south to secure gold and ivory.

Conquered Egypt in 332 BC and founded the city of Alexandria.