27th century BC
century
The 27th century BC was a century that lasted from the year 2700 BC to 2601 BC.
Events
c. 2750–2600 BC: Early Dynastic II Period in Mesopotamia.
c. 2700 BC: The beginning of statuary in Ancient Egypt, with shale and limestone statues of Khasekhemwy created in Nekhen.
c. 2698 BC: Supposed beginning of the mythical reign of the legendary Yellow Emperor of China.
c. 2686–2613 BC: Third Dynasty of Egypt, consisting of the reigns of Djoser, Sekhemkhet, Sanakht (Nebka), Khaba and Huni.
Imhotep, vizier and architect of Djoser, constructs the Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt's earliest stone edifice, in Saqqara.
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