(c. 1985–1795 BC)
Stated by Manetho to comprise seven kings of Thebes. There were in fact eight, as the founder, Amenemhat I, was erroneously mentioned by Manetho under Dynasty 11. Much detail on this dynasty is preserved in the Turin Royal Canon and on many contemporary monuments. The dynasty moved its capital to Itjtawy, modern Lisht, and the kings were buried in pyramids in the Fayum area and Dahshur.
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