Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt: Map & History
The Sixteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt was a dynasty of pharaohs that ruled the Theban region in Upper Egypt for 70 years.
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The Sixteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt was a dynasty of pharaohs that ruled the Theban region in Upper Egypt for 70 years.
Modern Countries Once Part of Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt
At its mapped extent, Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt in Depth
History
The continuing war against 15th Dynasty dominated the short-lived 16th Dynasty. The armies of the 15th Dynasty, winning town after town from their southern enemies, continually encroached on the 16th Dynasty territory, eventually threatening and then conquering Thebes itself. In his study of the Second Intermediate Period, the Egyptologist Kim Ryholt has suggested that Dedumose I sued for a truce in the latter years of the dynasty, but one of his predecessors, Nebiryraw I, may have been more successful and seems to have enjoyed a period of peace in his reign.
Famine, which had plagued Upper Egypt during the late 13th Dynasty and the 14th Dynasty, also blighted the 16th Dynasty, most evidently during and after the reign of Neferhotep III.
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Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt: Key Facts
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q737695 (CC0).
Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 24,559 km² in 1550 BCE.
Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt exist?
Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt is dated to 1600 BCE – 1501 BCE, in the Bronze Age Civilizations era.
What was the capital of Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt?
The capital of Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt was Thebes.
How large was Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt at its peak?
At its peak in 1550 BC Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt covered about 24,559 km².
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