While ancient Egypt had a rich and sophisticated culture ... the founder of the 12th dynasty. The earliest surviving copies of the poem date to the reign of Amenemhat III, the sixth pharaoh ...

An analysis of the grave goods indicated that the burials date to the 12th dynasty (circa 1981 to 1802 ... (circa 2030 to 1640 B.C.), a time when Egypt was unified and thriving.

A newly discovered royal tomb in Abydos offers fresh insights into an obscure dynasty from the Second Intermediate Period.

Dozens of pharaohs left their mark on the site, which was built between the 12th and 20th dynasties ... Facebook post The 26th dynasty of ancient Egypt, called the Late Period or Saite Period ...