MacNamara diary, 19 August 1916-29 May 1919 / John Patrick MacNamara - Page 225
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4th or New Kingdom starting at 18th Dynastry about 1700 BC is most known to us as the only one which we have a really accurate history.
Pyramids Biggest Cheops, took 20 yrs to build. Being first the constructor had nothing to work on in regard to its dimensions. Other two built later on were made smaller.
The Capital of Ancient Egypt varied among its sites being Menphis, Thebes, Elephantine.
Thebes was destroyed by Assyrians about 700 BC. Between 8th & 7th Centuries Africa was circumnavigated by Phoenician Sailors - took 3 yrs. Attempt also made at Construction of Suez Canal but stopped on account of Relgious reasons.
Alexander invaded Egypt about 330 BC & found city of his name. Ptolemy in 300 BC or there about reopened Suez Canal.
Cleopatra married Julius Caesar about 47 BC. Afterwards married [Mark] Anthony who killed himself as did Cleopatra.
Herod the Great who was a Roman Vassal King & last King of Judea lived during time of