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Egypt & the NileAfricaMajor empire

Middle Kingdom of Egypt

c. 2055 – c. 1650 BCE · about 405 years approximate dates

The Middle Kingdom began when Mentuhotep II reunified Egypt after a period of division. It is remembered as a classical age of Egyptian literature and saw expansion into Nubia. It ended with fragmentation and Hyksos rule in the north.

Key facts

Datesc. 2055 – c. 1650 BCE
RegionEgypt & the Nile
ContinentAfrica
CapitalsThebes, Itjtawy
FounderMentuhotep II
Religion(s)Ancient Egyptian religion
Peak extent≈ 0.5 million km² (c. 1850 BCE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Old Kingdom of Egypt Egypt – First Intermediate Period

Followed by

Hyksos (Fifteenth Dynasty) New Kingdom of Egypt Egypt – Second Intermediate Period

In the Islamic timeline

  • Prophet Yusuf (AS) — One of the periods proposed for Yusuf's time in Egypt; the dating is disputed.

Sources

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