Middle Kingdom of Egypt, c. 2000 BCE (Illustration)

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by Simeon Netchev
published on 10 February 2025

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Middle Kingdom of Egypt, c. 2000 BCE — This map illustrates the Middle Kingdom of Egypt (c. 2055–1650 BCE), a period of political stability, economic revival, and cultural flourishing between the turbulence of the First and Second Intermediate Periods. Established by Mentuhotep II of the 11th Dynasty, it marked the reunification of Egypt and the rise of Thebes as a political and religious center. The 12th Dynasty, particularly under Amenemhat I and Senusret III, saw territorial expansion, improved irrigation systems, and increased trade with Nubia and the Near East. Literature, art, and monumental architecture flourished. The Middle Kingdom laid the groundwork for later Egyptian administration, military organization, and religious thought developments.

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Simeon Netchev

Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2025, February 10). Middle Kingdom of Egypt, c. 2000 BCE. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19956/middle-kingdom-of-egypt-c-2000-bce/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Middle Kingdom of Egypt, c. 2000 BCE." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified February 10, 2025. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19956/middle-kingdom-of-egypt-c-2000-bce/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Middle Kingdom of Egypt, c. 2000 BCE." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 10 Feb 2025. Web. 11 Feb 2025.