26th century BC

The 26th century BC is a century which lasted from the year 2600 BC to 2501 BC.

Events

c. 2900 BC – 2334 BC: Mesopotamian wars of the Early Dynastic period continue.

c. 2600 BC: The Harappan civilization rises to become a powerful civilization.

c. 2600 BC: Pre-Palace Period, phase I, in Crete

c. 2600 BC – 2500 BC: Wild horses still provide hunting feasts in Denmark. (Clutton-Brock)

c. 2600 BC – 1900 BC: Large water tank, possibly a public or ritual bathing area, Mohenjo-Daro, Indus Valley Civilization, Harappan, is made.

c. 2589 BC: Pharaoh Khufu starts to rule (other date is 2601 BC).

c. 2578 BC: Khufu died.

c. 2575 BC: Old Kingdom in Egypt 4th Dynasty Snofru is Pharaoh.

c. 2570 BC: Khafra started to rule in Ancient Egypt.

c. 2566 BC: Pharaoh Khufu dies (other date is 2578 BC).

c. 2558 BC: Pharaoh Khafra starts to rule (other date is 2570 BC).

c. 2550 BC: Estimated date of completion of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

c. 2550 BC: Egyptian rulers contact Western Desert oases, such as Dakhla Oasis.

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