Old Kingdom of Egypt c. 2686 BC -- c. 2181 BC During the Old Kingdom of Egypt (circa 2686 BC -- circa 2181 BC), Egypt consisted of the Nile River region south to Elephantine, as well as Sinai and the oases in the western desert. Capital Memphis Languages Ancient Egyptian Religion Ancient Egyptian religion Government Divine, Absolute Monarchy Pharaoh c. 2686 -- c. 2649 BC Djoser (first) c. 2184 -- c. 2181 BC Last king depends on the scholar, Neitiqerty Siptah (6th Dynasty) or Neferirkare (7th / 8th Dynasty) History Established c. 2686 BC Disestablished c. 2181 BC Preceded by Succeeded by Early Dynastic Period of Egypt First Intermediate Period
where was the old kingdom in egypt located
the Nile River region south to Elephantine Sinai and the oases in the western desert