The End of the New Kingdom

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

What gave them the advantage over Egypt?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

Who eventually took over Egypt in 670 B.C.?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

Who performed the daily rituals in the temples?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

What occured at the end of the New Kingdom?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

Who did Ramses II use to build the temples?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

What else were these temples also used for?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

What did the priests and priestesses do during these rituals?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

When did Egypt loose its empire?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

Who attacked Egypt?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

Why were these new temples built?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

When did Ramses II reign over Egypt?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

What was stored inside these temples?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

When did the end of the New Kingdom take place?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

How were the Egyptian temples used?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

Who were the first conquerors?

The End of the New Kingdom

(Main Idea) Under Ramses II, Egypt regained territory and built great temples, but the empire fell by 1150 B.C.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years, from 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C. During this time, Ramses regained lands in western Asia and constructed several new temples.
WHY Were Temples Built? Under Ramses II and other New Kingdom leaders, many temples rose throughout Egypt. Many were built by slaves. The most magnificent temple was Karnak at Thebes. Karnak has a huge hall that impresses visitors today.
Egyptian temples were different from modern churches, temples, and mosques. They did not hold regular services. Temples were houses for the gods and goddesses. Priests and priestesses performed daily rituals there. They washed statutes of the deities and brought them food.
The temples also severed as banks. Inside, Egyptians stored valuable such as gold jewelry, sweet smelling oils, and finely woven cloth.
Egypt’s decline and Fall. After Ramses II, Egypt’s [power faded. Using strong iron weapons, groups from the Eastern Mediterranean attacked Egypt by sea.
By 1150 B.C., Egypt had lost its empire. Starting in 900 B.C., one outside group after another ruled Egypt. The first conquerors were Libyans, who came from the west. In 760 B.C., the people of Kush, a land to the south, seized power. The Kush ruled Egypt for the next 70 years. Finally, in 670 B.C., Egypt was taken over by the Assyrians.

What happened when Ramses II died?