Mentuhotep II
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Mentuhotep II, also known under his prenomen Nebhepetre, was an ancient Egyptian King, the sixth ruler of the 11th Dynasty. He is credited with reuniting Egypt, thus ending the turbulent First Intermediate Period and becoming the first pharaoh of the Middle Kingdom.
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Sarcophagus of Kawit, photograph by E. Naville, 1907[22]
Silsileh rock relief depicting a giant king Mentuhotep II, on the right Intef III and the treasurer Kheti and, on the left, queen Iah
Cylinder seal of Mentuhotep II, Musée du Louvre
Mentuhotep's third titulary from his temple of Montu at Tod
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Historical Figures born in the 2100s BC 6
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Mentuhotep II, also known under his prenomen Nebhepetre, was an ancient Egyptian King, the sixth ruler of the 11th Dynasty. He is credited with reuniting Egypt, thus ending the turbulent First Intermediate Period and becoming the first pharaoh of the Middle Kingdom. He reigned for 51 years, according to the Turin King List. Mentuhotep II succeeded his father Intef III on the throne and was in turn succeeded by his son Mentuhotep III.
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