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Ancient Egypt is often appointed as one of the earliest and most sophisticated civilizations in history. The timeline of ancient Egypt begins around 3000 BC when the first king ascended to power, marking the dawn of a vibrant culture that continued to develop for over 5,000 years. Remarkably, historical context reveals that Cleopatra, the last monarch of ancient Egypt, lived closer in time to us than her reign was to the monumental pyramids of Giza, which were built around 2400 BC.