Middle Kingdom of Egypt

The Middle Kingdom is the historical period stretching from the 11th Dynasty to the end of the 12th Dynasty, between 2055-1800 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 2 re-established political and social order
Capital was at Thebes
Expansion in Libya, Nubia and Sinai
Pharaohs of the 11th Dynasty
- Mentuhotep 22055-2004 BC
- Mentuhotep 32004-1992 BC
- Mentuhotep 41992-1991 BC

Amenemhet 1 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
Pharaohs of the 12th dynasty
- Amenemhet 11991-1962 BC
- Senusret 11971-1926 BC
- Amenemhet 21926-1887 BC
- Senusret 21897-1878 BC
- Senusret 31878-1839 BC
- Amenemhet 31839-1815 BC
- Amenemhet 41815-1806 BC
- Sobekneferu1806-1800 BC