Visual Timeline: Faras

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2040 BCE - 1750 BCE: The town of Faras is founded.
 
 
1550 BCE - 1070 BCE: The temple to Hathor of Ibschek built and dedicated.
 
 
1333 BCE - 1323 BCE: The temple to Tutankhamun built and dedicated.
 
350 BCE - 300 BCE: Palace complex built during this time of Faras' prominence.
 
150 CE - 250 CE: Christian churches built in Faras, including the ornate Cathedral and the rock church.
 
 
697 CE: The Kingdom of Dongola absorbs or unifies with the two neighbouring Christian kingdoms of Faras (Nobatia) and Alodia.
 
 
707 CE: The first version of Faras Cathedral is built.
 
 
1000 CE: The second version of the Faras Cathedral is built.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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