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Middle Kingdom of Egypt
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The Middle Kingdom of Egypt is the period in the history of ancient Egypt following a period of political division known as the First Intermediate Period. The Middle Kingdom lasted from approximately
A painted relief depicting pharaoh Mentuhotep II, from his mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari
A painted relief depicting pharaoh Mentuhotep II, from his mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari
An Osiride statue of the first pharaoh of the Middle Kingdom, Mentuhotep II
An Osiride statue of the first pharaoh of the Middle Kingdom, Mentuhotep II
The head of a statue of Senusret I.
The head of a statue of Senusret I.
A figure wearing the red crown of Lower Egypt and whose face appears to reflect the features of the reigning king, most probably Amenemhat II or Senwo
A figure wearing the red crown of Lower Egypt and whose face appears to reflect the features of the reigning king, most probably Amenemhat II or Senwosret II. It functioned as a divine guardian for the imiut, and it is wearing a divine kilt, which suggests that the statuette was not merely a representation of the living ruler.
Second Intermediate Period of Egypt
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The Second Intermediate Period marks a period when ancient Egypt was divided into smaller dynasties for a second time, dating from 1782 to 1550 BC, between the end of the Middle Kingdom and the start
Middle Kingdom of Egypt
…and Lower Egypt. During the Middle Kingdom period, Osiris became the most important deity in popular religion. The Middle Kingdom was followed by the Second Intermediate Period of Egypt, another period of division that involved foreign rule of Lower Egypt by the Hyksos of West Asia. After the collapse of the Old Kingdom, Egypt entered…
The pyramid of Khendjer is the only pyramid known to have been completed during the 13th Dynasty
The pyramid of Khendjer is the only pyramid known to have been completed during the 13th Dynasty
Upper part of a statue of pharaoh Khendjer from his pyramid complex
Upper part of a statue of pharaoh Khendjer from his pyramid complex
Stele of Wepwawetemsaf, a king attributed to the Abydos Dynasty
Stele of Wepwawetemsaf, a king attributed to the Abydos Dynasty
Asiatic (Hyksos) official, with the distinctive "mushroom headed" hairstyle
Asiatic (Hyksos) official, with the distinctive "mushroom headed" hairstyle