Middle Kingdom (jan 1, 2053 BC – jan 1, 1785 BC)
Description:
This period saw a resurgence of Egyptian power. The territory was conquered in Nubia and defensive fortifications were built on the eastern delta. Amenemhat III near the end of this period allowed Canannites into Egypt to work in mines and building projects.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 2053 BC
jan 1, 1785 BC
~ 268 years