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At the end of the Old Kingdom, the wealth and power of the Pharaohs declined. Building and maintaining pyramids cost a lot of money. Pharaohs could not collect enough taxes to keep up with the expenses. At the same time, ambitious nobles used their government positions to take power from the Pharaohs. In time, nobles gained enough power to challange the Pharaohs. By about 2200 B.C, the Old Kingdom had falllen.
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What kingdom followed the Old Kingdom?
The very old kingdom
What are the three eras of Egyptian history?
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom
Was Cleopatra in the New Middle or Old Kingdom?
The Old Kingdom
What caused the fall of the New Kingdom?
The Middle Kingdom was one of the three ancient Egyptian kingdoms. This period began after the collapse of the Old Kingdom. No single ruler led to the downfall of the Middle Kingdom.
How old is kari in Kingdom Hearts?
I Believe Kairi is 14 years old in Kingdom hearts 1 and 15 years old in Kingdom hearts 2
Who dominated Egypt after the collapse of the new kingdom?
The Romans. You can thank Anthony and Cleopatra for that.
What kingdom followed the Old Kingdom?
The very old kingdom
What empire did NOT collapse as a result of World War 1?
The United Kingdom.
What kingdom was known as The age of The Pyramids?
The Old Kingdom.
What are the three eras of Egyptian history?
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom
Who was the pharaoh who established the old kingdom?
There was no "Pharoah" in the old kingdom.
Why did the San Luis Rey bridge collapse?
It was old
What was the capital city of the old kingdom of Egypt?
Memphis was the capital of old kingdom Egypt.
When did the old kingdom end?
The Old kingdom ended in about 2300 B.C.
What was the old kingdom famous for?
the old kingdom was famouse and remmemberd for there pyrimads
Was Cleopatra in the New Middle or Old Kingdom?
The Old Kingdom
What is old Eygpt?
Ancient Egypt or the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom or the New Kingdom also known as Kemet.
