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Definition of the 10th Dynasty Tenth Dynasty Dates: Exact Dates Unknown Ancient Egyptian Dynasties Ancient Egytian Dynasties Early Dynastic Period: 1st - 2nd Dynasties The Old Kingdome 3rd - 6th Dynasties 1st Intermediate Period 7th - 10th Dynasties The Middle Kingdom 11th - 12th Dynasties 2nd Intermediate Period 13th - 20th Dynasties The New Kingdom 18th - 20th Dynasties Post Empire 21st - 31st Dynasties History of the 10th Dynasty and its Pharaohs, the Herakleopolis rulers Ancient Egyptian History - 10th Dynasty Fact Sheet Fact 1 on 10th Dynasty: The 9th line of Herakleopolitan rulers had taken control of Lower Egypt in the north of Egypt but failed in their efforts to control Upper Egypt in the south. Fact 2 on 10th Dynasty: The country of Egypt was therefore divided without a stable, central government and recovery from the effects of a terrible famine which had led to the death of 500,000 Egyptians. Fact 3 on 10th Dynasty: The Herakleopolitan rulers had attempted to strip power from the Nomarchs which led to massive resentment and open hostilities, especially in Thebes (see map below) Fact 4 on 10th Dynasty: The second line of Herakleopolitan rulers faced continuing instability and friction with Thebes and Upper Egypt in the south of the country. Fact 5 on 10th Dynasty: The 'Turin Canon' is an extensive list available of kings, written by the ancient Egyptians. The 'Turin Canon' lists eighteen kings for this royal line, but their names are damaged, unidentifiable, or lost. Fact 6 on 10th Dynasty: The Nomarchs were still enjoying complete authority and independence in the southern provinces. Fact 7 on 10th Dynasty: Allies of the Herakleopolitan rulers were located in the Asyut region (see map below) Fact 8 on 10th Dynasty: The Herakleopolitan rulers allowed an assault on Upper Egypt by their violent allies in Asyut. Fact 9 on 10th Dynasty: The Asyut duly attacked cities in Upper Egypt vandalizing sacred tombs and corpses. These despicable actions were viewed as acts of sacrilege. Fact 10 on 10th Dynasty: The furious reaction of the people of Upper Egypt, especially in Thebes, would lead to the ruin and capitulation of the rulers based in Herakleopolis and the end of the First Intermediate Period. Ancient Egyptian History - 10th Dynasty Fact Sheet History of the 10th Dynasty Pharaohs 10th Dynasty Chronology - Succession and History of the Kings Chronology of the Kings Name - Dates of Reign King Meryhathor - 1549–1524 BC King Neferkare IV - 1524–1503 BC King Wankare (Acthoes III) - 1503–1493 BC King Merykare - 1493–1479 BC Chronology of the Kings 10th Dynasty History Ancient Egyptian History Egytian Time Periods Prehistoric Egytpt 5000 - 3100BCE Early Dynastic Period: 3100 - 2686 BCE The Old Kingdom 2686 - 2181 BCE 1st Intermediate Period 2181 - 2134 BCE The Middle Kingdom 2134 - 1782 BCE 2nd Interm ediate Period 1782 - 1550 BCE The New Kingdom 1550 - 1069 BCE 3rd Interm ediate Period 1069 - 664 BCE The Late Period 664 - 332 BCE Ptolemaic Egypt 332 - 30 BCE Roman & Byzantine Egypt 30 BCE - 641 CE 10th Dynasty Ancient Egyptian History |
