Egypt & the NileAfrica

Egypt – First Intermediate Period

c. 2181 – c. 2055 BCE · about 126 years approximate dates

The First Intermediate Period was a time of division in Egypt of about 125 years after the end of the Old Kingdom. It covers the 7th to 10th Dynasties and part of the 11th, with rival centres at Memphis, Herakleopolis and Thebes. It ended when Theban kings reunited Egypt in the Middle Kingdom.

Key facts

Dates	c. 2181 – c. 2055 BCE
Region	Egypt & the Nile
Continent	Africa
Type	period of divided rule
Capitals	Memphis, Herakleopolis, Thebes
Religion(s)	Ancient Egyptian religion

Before & after

Preceded by

Old Kingdom of Egypt

Followed by

Middle Kingdom of Egypt

Sources

Wikipedia – First Intermediate Period of Egypt

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.