12th Dynasty c. 1985–1773 BC
Amenemhats and Senusrets: strong kings, forts in Nubia, and classic Middle Egyptian literature.
- Period
- Middle Kingdom
- Capital
- Itjtawy (near el-Lisht)
- Famous monuments
- White Chapel of Senusret I, Karnak · Pyramids at el-Lisht, Dahshur and Hawara
Pharaohs
Dates are approximate; we follow Ian Shaw (ed.), The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt (2000).