History glossary
Middle Kingdom
a restored phase of Egyptian unity after the First Intermediate Period.
- Category
- Historical period
- Region
- Ancient Egypt
- Date range
- c. 2055-1650 BCE
What it means
The Middle Kingdom was a major period of Egyptian reunification, administrative renewal, literature, and royal rebuilding. It followed the First Intermediate Period and is often associated with Theban leadership and stronger provincial control.
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