Ancient Egypt was located in northern Africa along the Nile River, which flooded annually and provided rich soil for agriculture. The Old Kingdom period from 2700-2200 BCE saw the construction of pyramids, including the Great Pyramid built for Pharaoh Khufu by his vizier Imhotep.

1. Ancient Egypt Cesar Perez

2. Geography Located in north Africa Upper and Lower Egypt Nile River – 4000 miles long – Flooded annually Deserts – Western and Eastern Delta – Rich soil Cataracts – Rapids that isolated Egypt from south

3. Old Kingdom 2700 – 2200 BCE Dynasties 3- 6 Pyramid Builders Khufu (Cheops) – Best known Pharaoh Great pyramid – Imhotep

4. Timeline Old Kingdom 2700 - 2200 3000 BCE Menes