Heracleopolitan period

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Refers to the period in Egypt from about 2130 to 1970 BCE comprising the Ninth Dynasty and Tenth Dynasty. The period is characterized by a shift of power from the city of Memphis to Heracleopolis after which the period is named. Little is known of the art and architectue of the period.
Heracleopolitan period
Accepted term: 13-May-2024