Rise of Provincial Nomarchs and Theban Tombs in the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055–1650 BCE)

1. Khnumhotep IV’s unfinished Beni Hasan tomb reflects decline

   Jan 1, 1850Labels: Khnumhotep IV, Beni Hasan

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2. Khnumhotep II’s Beni Hasan tomb documents nomarchal authority

   Jan 1, 1900Labels: Khnumhotep II, Beni Hasan

   • MoTA
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3. Khnumhotep II depicts Levantine “Aamu” caravan

   Jan 1, 1900Labels: Khnumhotep II, Aamu caravan

   • MoTA

4. Djehutihotep’s Deir el-Bersha tomb signals nomarchal splendor

   Jan 1, 1900Labels: Djehutihotep, Deir el-Bersha

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5. Djehutihotep’s “colossal statue transport” becomes iconic scene

   Jan 1, 1900Labels: Djehutihotep, colossal statue

   • Djehutihotep
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6. Amenemhat I establishes royal residence at Itjtawy

   Jan 1, 1920Labels: Amenemhat I, Itjtawy

   • Britannica
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7. Amenemhat I founds the Twelfth Dynasty

   Jan 1, 1937Labels: Amenemhat I, Twelfth Dynasty

   • Britannica
   • Itjtawy

8. Amenemhat (Ameny) commissions major tomb at Beni Hasan

   Jan 1, 1950Labels: Amenemhat Ameny, Beni Hasan

   • Amenemhat
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9. Theban official tomb-building clusters at Deir el-Bahri

   Jan 1, 2000Labels: Theban officials, Deir el-Bahri

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10. Khety of Beni Hasan continues local governor line

    Jan 1, 2000Labels: Khety, Beni Hasan

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11. Mentuhotep II completes Egyptian reunification

    Jan 1, 2008Labels: Mentuhotep II, reunification

    • Britannica
    • TMP

12. Baqet III’s Beni Hasan tomb reflects nomarchal status

    Jan 1, 2100Labels: Baqet III, Beni Hasan

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