Ninth Dynasty (Egyptian)

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Refers to the period in Egypt from about 2130 to 2080 BCE. The period is characterized by a shift of power from the city of Memphis to Heracleopolis but little is known about the art and architecture of the period.
Ninth Dynasty
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024