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Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt
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The Twelfth Dynasty of ancient Egypt is a series of rulers reigning from c. 1991–1802 BC, at what is often considered to be the apex of the Middle Kingdom. The dynasty periodically expanded its territ
Statue of pharaoh Senusret I
Statue of pharaoh Senusret I
Pair of guardian statuettes, depicting Middle Kingdom pharaohs, presumably Senusret I, Amenemhat II or Senusret II, with the white crown of Upper Egyp
Pair of guardian statuettes, depicting Middle Kingdom pharaohs, presumably Senusret I, Amenemhat II or Senusret II, with the white crown of Upper Egypt (left), the other with the red crown of Lower Egypt. Wood, from el-Lisht, ca. 1919–1885 BCE, 12th dynasty, Middle Kingdom (Egyptian Museum, main floor, room 22, JE44951, and Metropolitan Museum of Art, 14.3.17).
Head of Senusret III with youthful features, 12th Dynasty, c. 1870 BC, State Museum of Egyptian Art, Munich
Head of Senusret III with youthful features, 12th Dynasty, c. 1870 BC, State Museum of Egyptian Art, Munich
Sobekneferu was the last ruler of the 12th Dynasty
Sobekneferu was the last ruler of the 12th Dynasty
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
Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt
…of ancient Egypt (Dynasty XII) is a series of rulers reigning from c. 1991–1802 BC (c. 190 years), at what is often considered to be the apex of the Middle Kingdom (Dynasties XI–XIV). The dynasty periodically expanded its territory from the Nile Delta and its valley to the south beyond the second cataract and to…
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.