c. 2560 BCEReputable sourceWell documented
Ancient Egyptian Architecture
On the timeline · around c. 2560 BCE · The Ancient World
What happened
The ancient Egyptians built in stone on a colossal scale to last for eternity. Their pyramids — above all the Great Pyramid of Giza, built around 2560 BCE — and their vast temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor, with their forests of massive columns, are among the oldest and most enduring monumental structures on earth.
Why it matters
Egyptian architecture pioneered monumental stone construction and the use of columns, and its pyramids remain the ultimate symbol of a civilization's ambition — the only one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world still standing.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Ancient Egyptian Architecture · Reputable source
Related timelines
- Ancient Egypt → — The civilization that built the pyramids