First Intermediate Period
First Intermediate Period was a state in Egypt (North and West Africa) that lasted from c. 2181 to 2055 BCE, about 126 years. Its people spoke Egyptian languages (Ancient Egyptian, Coptic).
Egypt split between rival dynasties at Herakleopolis in the north and Thebes in the south. Mentuhotep II of Thebes reunited the country around 2055 BCE.
See First Intermediate Period on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- c. 2181 to 2055 BCE
- Duration
- 126 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Egypt, North and West Africa
- Language family
- Egyptian
- Capital
- Herakleopolis, Thebes
Came from
Became
Neighbours in North and West Africa
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
Questions
When did First Intermediate Period exist?
c. 2181 to 2055 BCE, about 126 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.
Where was First Intermediate Period?
Egypt, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Herakleopolis, Thebes.
What language did First Intermediate Period speak?
Egyptian. This family includes Ancient Egyptian, Coptic.
What came before First Intermediate Period?
Old Kingdom of Egypt.
What came after First Intermediate Period?
Middle Kingdom of Egypt.