MIDDLE KINGDOM
MIDDLE KINGDOM: 2040-1782 BC; Dynasties XI/XII
Reunification of Egypt occurred in the 11th Dynasty under the rule of Mentuhotep I, fourth king of that dynasty, whose family was based in Thebes (modern Luxor). After a series of battles with northern rulers, Mentuhotep I controlled the whole of Egypt by the 39th year of his reign. The administrative centre of the country became a place called Itj-tawy which is believed to have been located near the Faiyum Oasis.
The 12th Dynasty began, it seems, when king Mentuhotep III was overthrown by Amenemhet I (probably the former's vizier) who ruled for about 29 years. It was under him that the Theban god Amun began his rise to prominence. Amenemhet began to share his rule with his son Senusret I for the last 10 years of his reign until the
former's murder
former's murder
Later in the Dynasty, Senusret III pushed beyond Egypt's boundaries, including campaigns into Nubia to the south. The move was to protect the southern border and safeguard access to trade routes and Nubia's abundant gold resources.
The Middle Kingdom is well known for being the highpoint in Egyptian literature and it also saw a revival in the quality of art
No comments:
Post a Comment