Eleventh Dynasty of Egypt
Also known as: Dynasty XI
The 11th Dynasty of ancient Egypt is a well-attested group of rulers.
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Predecessor dynasty to the Twelfth Dynasty
The Eleventh Dynasty reunified Egypt, creating the political foundation that allowed the Twelfth Dynasty to consolidate power and initiate the Middle Kingdom's golden age.
preceding political dynasty
Amenemhat I rose to power following the collapse of the Eleventh Dynasty, transitioning Egypt from the decentralized First Intermediate Period into the stability of the Middle Kingdom.