Middle Kingdom (2055 - 1800 BC.)

The Middle Kingdom is the historical period stretching from the 11th Dynasty to the end of the 12th Dynasty, between 2055 BC and 1800 BC.

The power of the local nobility was diminished, and pharaonic power returned to its previous glory.

However a new threat slowly emerged, Asiatic foreigners started to settle in the Delta
Their numbers increased rapidly in large communities, and their leaders became local governors in their own rights
Eventually during the Second Intermediate Period the Hyksos settlers took control of Lower Egypt

11th Dynasty (2055 - 1991 BC.)

Mentuhotep II re-established political and social order

Capital was at Thebes

Expansion in Libya, Nubia and Sinai

Mentuhotep II
2055 - 2004 BC.

Mentuhotep III
2004 - 1992 BC.

Mentuhotep IV
1992 - 1991 BC.

12th Dynasty (1991 - 1800 BC.)

Amenemhet I moved the capital to Crocodilopolis

Pyramid construction was re-established for the last time in Egyptian history, but the structure was of lower quality than Old Kingdom counterparts

Important irrigation projects in Fayum led to an increase in food production

After the death the reign of Queen Sobekneferu Egypt was divided, and entered the Second Intermediate Period

Amenemhet I 1991 - 1962 BC.	Senusret I 1971 - 1926 BC.	Amenemhet II 1926 - 1887 BC.	Senusret II 1897 - 1878 BC.
Senusret III 1878 - 1839 BC.	Amenemhet III 1839 - 1815 BC.	Amenemhet IV 1815 - 1806 BC.	Sobekneferu 1806 - 1800 BC.