Fifth Dynasty of Egypt
Fifth Dynasty of Egypt | |||||||||
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| c. 2498 BC–c. 2345 BC | |||||||||
| Capital | Memphis | ||||||||
| Common languages | Egyptian language | ||||||||
| Religion | ancient Egyptian religion | ||||||||
| Government | Absolute monarchy | ||||||||
| Monarch | |||||||||
• c. 2498–c. 2491 BC (first) | Userkaf | ||||||||
• c. 2375–c. 2345 BC (last) | Unas | ||||||||
| Historical era | Old Kingdom of Egypt | ||||||||
• Established | c. 2498 BC | ||||||||
• Disestablished | c. 2345 BC | ||||||||
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| Periods and dynasties of ancient Egypt |
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See also: List of pharaohs by period and dynasty Periodization of ancient Egypt |
The Fifth Dynasty of ancient Egypt (notated Dynasty V) is often combined with Dynasties III, IV and VI under the group title the Old Kingdom. The Fifth Dynasty pharaohs reigned for around 150 years, from the early 25th century BC until the mid 24th century BC.