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* New Kingdom
* New Kingdom
** intermediate period (disruption, unclear rule between kingdoms)
** intermediate period (disruption, unclear rule between kingdoms)
 
=== Transition of power between Dynasties & Kingdoms ===
* Old, Middle and New Kingdoms represent a united Egypt
** thus the Kingdoms have more stability
* intermediate periods represent a divided Egypt
** thus the intermediate periods are more chaotic
* Causes of Dynastic change
** weak leadership, pharaonic personality
** internal family power struggles
** corruption
** rise of local leadership to challenge central rule
** degree of crises
*** crises change dynasties
**** not as severe or of a more manageable nature
*** critical mass crises that end end the Kingdoms
**** are severe and unmanageable
*** types of crises
**** climate and/or monsoon season changes leading to Nile flooding irregularity and/or drought
**** volcanic-induced climate change (see Thera explosion)
**** plague
**** external threats / invasion
* Causes of collapse of Kingdoms


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==Pharaonic Egypt Timeline==
==Pharaonic Egypt Timeline==
!colspan="2" | '''"Kingdoms" or "Dynastic" Period'''
!colspan="2" | '''"Kingdoms" or "Dynastic" Period'''