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Every Egyptian Ever

Ages 5–12

Pharaoh

Cartoon of a king in a striped nemes and broad collar

Amenemhat I

He started a strong new family of kings.

Years
About 1985–1956 BCE
We are not sure of the exact year.
Time
Middle Kingdom. Middle Kingdom.
Where they ruled or lived
Lisht

We are not sure: A story says he was attacked in the night. We are not sure how he died.

Three facts

  1. 1He moved the court north to a place called Itjtawy.
  2. 2He had been a top official before he was king.
  3. 3His family is called the 12th Dynasty.

More to know

A dynasty is a ruling family. This one watched the borders and built with care.

Places: Lisht.

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