Conquered Egypt in 332 BC and founded the city of Alexandria.
After a period of chaos (the First Intermediate Period), Mentuhotep II reunited Egypt, ushering in a "classic" age. A history of ancient Egypt: From the Great Pyra...
The impact of ancient Egypt remains visible in modern architecture, medicine, and mathematics. From the invention of papyrus paper to the solar calendar, their innovations paved the way for Western civilization. Conquered Egypt in 332 BC and founded the city of Alexandria
Carved from a single limestone outcrop, it remains one of the world's largest and oldest statues. Mentuhotep II reunited Egypt