Thebes became the capital. Later, Egypt was invaded by the Hyksos, coming from Caucasia, who remained for 150 years until finally driven back.
Architecture reaches heights.
In 525 B.C. Egypt was conquered by the Persians. B.C. Alexander the Great took possession of Egypt, called himself a Pharaoh, and founded the city of Alexandria. After his death, the Ptolemaic Dynasty was founded, and Alexandria flourished. Disputes and fratricidal wars ended the Greek domination marked by Cleopatra s suicide. Afterwards, Egypt became a Roman Province.