Middle Kingdom of Egypt facts for kids
The Middle Kingdom was an important time in the history of ancient Egypt. It lasted for about 400 years, from around 2030 BC to 1640 BC. During this period, Egypt was mostly united under powerful rulers called pharaohs.
This era began with the Eleventh Dynasty and ended with the Fourteenth Dynasty. A dynasty is like a family of rulers who pass down power from one generation to the next.
The Middle Kingdom had two main parts. First, the 11th Dynasty ruled from a city called Thebes. Later, the 12th Dynasty and the ones that followed ruled from a new capital near el-Lisht. For a long time, historians thought the Middle Kingdom only included the 11th and 12th Dynasties. But now, many believe that the 13th Dynasty was also part of this strong, united kingdom, at least for some of its time.
Images for kids
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Seated Statue of Amenemhat III, around 19th century BC. The State Hermitage Museum
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Head and Torso of a Noblewoman, around 1844–1837 BC. 59.1. Brooklyn Museum
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In Spanish: Imperio Medio de Egipto para niños
