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The [[Old Kingdom]] covers Dynasties 3 to 6 (circa 2800 – 2186 BC). Although it has been argued by some that it should include Dynasties 1 – 3, and by others that it should only cover Dynasties 4 – 6, though 3 to 6 is the most widely accepted, beginning as it does with the revolutionary architecture of [[Djoser]].
The [[Old Kingdom]] covers Dynasties 3 to 6 (circa 2800 – 2186 BC). Although it has been argued by some that it should include Dynasties 1 – 3, and by others that it should only cover Dynasties 4 – 6, though 3 to 6 is the most widely accepted, beginning as it does with the revolutionary architecture of [[Djoser]].
The Old Kingdom is in many ways the zenith of the [[Divine Kingship]], and sees Pharaonic culture at its most confident and powerful, expressed in this periods most famous monuments, the Giza [[Pyramids]].
The Old Kingdom is in many ways the zenith of the [[Divine Kingship]], and sees Pharaonic culture at its most confident and powerful, expressed in this periods most famous monuments, the Giza [[Pyramids]]. During this period the Egyptian state developed an all encompassing and highly organised bureaucracy, organised into a strictly hierarchical and highly centralised structure dominated by the [[Pharaoh]], who exercised an extremely high degree of control over resources. The Old Kingdom also saw the Fourth Dynasty's construction of the [[Great Pyramid]] and the [[Sphinx]].<ref>"Egypt." ''The New Encyclopedia Britannica''. 15th ed.</ref>
During this period the Egyptian state developed an all encompassing and highly organised bureaucracy, organised into a strictly hierarchical and highly centralised structure dominated by the [[Pharaoh]], who exercised an extremely high degree of control over resources.
The Old Kingdom came to an end in circumstances that are far from clear, but seem to be linked to the extremely long rule of Pepi II, at 96 years, the longest reigning monarch in history.
The Old Kingdom came to an end in circumstances that are far from clear, but seem to be linked to the extremely long rule of Pepi II, at 96 years, the longest reigning monarch in history.