OLD KINGDOM


Meaning of OLD KINGDOM in English

the period in the history of ancient Egypt, 2780-2280 B.C., comprising the 3rd to 6th dynasties, characterized by the predominance of Memphis. Cf. Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom .

[ 1900-05 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .