Itjtawy — The universe of The Egyptian, the epic novel by Mika Waltari · Aristotree

sharphistory/The universe of The Egyptian, the epic novel by Mika Waltari

77nodes133relationshipsrels

Itjtawy. 2 connected concepts: Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt (related to), Amenemhat I (related to).

100%

Itjtawy

Community · Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt

Summary

Itjtawy or It-Towy, also known by its full name Amenemhat-itjtawy, was an ancient Egyptian royal city established by pharaoh Amenemhat I.

21 words

Connections2

Capital city of the Twelfth Dynasty
This city was founded by Amenemhat I to serve as the administrative center, shifting the focus of power away from Thebes.
SourcesWikipedia Wikidata Wikipedia Wikidata
established capital city
Amenemhat I moved the royal capital from Thebes to Itjtawy, a strategic location in the Faiyum region that allowed for better control over the Nile Delta and administrative centralization.
SourcesWikipedia Wikidata Wikipedia Wikidata

Itjtawy image — Wikimedia

SourcesWikipedia

Facts