Ancient Egypt Dynasty by Dynasty - Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt / Dynasty XII- The Middle Kingdom

In this video, we'll take a look at Egypt's Twelfth Dynasty, the apex of the glorious period of Egyptian history known as the Middle Kingdom. Some of the great rulers we'll meet are Amenemhat I, Senusret I, Senusret III, Amenemhat III and Sobeknefru, perhaps the first queen to rule over Egypt.
Contents:
00:00 Intro
01:03 Amenemhat I
09:45 Senusret I
14:15 Amenemhat II
17:01 Senusret II
18:22 The Power of Senusret III
22:12 The Glorious Reign of Amenemhat III
25:06 The First Real Queen to Rule over Egypt, Sobeknefru
26:46 Thank You and Patrons
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[@staystrong8966]

I have begun to be amazed that over more than a millennia at this point their art style NEVER changed. The exact same curves in the depictions of human faces, bodies and hands, the exact same proportions of characters, all without any perceptible variation. That is truly astounding.

[@Mikelaxo]

That art style was very deliberate and was probably considered to be sacred. Perhaps the only time in which it changed was during the reign of Akahnaten. That, and also the fact that there's non royal art that has been found depicting other styles, shows that they were capable of drawing differently, they just chose to draw like that

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[@jasminenwhitaker9717]

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[@eightness888]

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[@jarellwilliams7287]

Senusret the III's policy of ordering the nomarchs to live in the capital to keep an eye on them reminds me of what Louis the 14th did to his nobles.

[@HistorywithCy]

Oh good and interesting comparison. He was the "Sun King" and the Senusret was the "Son of Ra. " I love how there are so many similarities throughout human history, no matter the place or time. Thanks for watching!

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

@@HistorywithCy As Mark Twain is held to have said, history doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes.

[@starcapture3040]

Kara Cooney wrote about in her latest book the good kings!

[@1teneris]

Another example would be the system the Tokugawa Shoguns set up in Japan for their Daimyos. Coincidentially that happend almost at the same time as the French kings did it (and who really got the ball started there was Cardinal Richelieu).

[@MarianneKat]

One year I got a nice card from one of my twin boys in 4th grade that wished me a 'happy 3980th birthday' amused, I asked him why he thought I was that age. He answered that I was so old, I must have been born in 1970 BC. Wasn't sure if I should be mad or happy I look so good for my age. Chose to laugh. Thanks for showing me the Era I was born ( according to Twin A). I DO look much better than Egyptian mummies !! 😀

[@alabastergreen7444]

The 12th is by far my favorite dynasty and the middle kingdom as a whole in my opinion was the greatest period. It deserves so much more attention than it gets, especially Senusret II and III

[@omaraboal-azm8705]

It was the prosperity golden age of ancient Egypt

[@ronnylagey]

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[@ancientsitesgirl]

A fascinating period in history, the restoration of the empire, the rise and peak of the Middle Kingdom! I love your channel, thanks for the amazing video 💓🌹

[@Scribe13013]

I like it too

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks! Yeah the Middle Kingdom is one of the most interesting periods... would like to do a vid on Middle Egyptian literature one day. Thanks for watching!

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[@iancaldeian]

@@HistorywithCy Wilkinson's Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt claims that this was the greatest period for literature. I still haven't read the three volumes of Miriam Lichthiem's Ancient Egyptian Literature yet.

[@BlueSideUp77]

This period would make a fascinating fiction book or tv series!

[@dragonofthewest8305]

Thank you for showing their skin and hair accurately

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[@stephenvanderburgt1514]

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[@ronnylagey]

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[@jeffreed671]

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[@katmannsson]

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[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks, glad you enjoy them and more on the way! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreed671]

@@HistorywithCy thank you for all the hard work! Always have been fascinated with the beginning of human civilization and exactly how and/or why the first people decided to stay put and start civilizations

[@jenniferwilks6540]

I've really enjoyed this series on Egyptian dynasties. I've learned alot.

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks! The rest are on the way, stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@ronnylagey]

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[@iexist3919]

I really enjoy this series. I hope you do a video in this series about Roman Egypt. Not necessarily going over the emperors that we’re proclaimed pharaoh, but just what Egypt looked like during 600 years of Roman rule.

[@LagunaShirogane]

And rule during the Roman Empire's Byzantine era too. The Romans ruled it then too until it was permanently taken away by the Arabians during their Muslim Invasions.

[@ronnylagey]

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[@mustafaalwan6523]

thank you for keeping this series and all the effort you put into your videos. Bob Brier in one of his lectures said that:" middle kingdom art differs greatly than old kingdom art. in the beginning of the middle kingdom. it seems that there was a disruption of craft in painting and statue building . that's why the first pharaoh of the middle kingdom statue looks disproportionate"

[@HistorywithCy]

My pleasure, thanks for watching! Yeah that is true but in some cases, the statues were even more lifelike, especially those of Senusret III. I had read, I think in Toby Wilkinson's book, that the 12th Dynasty kings especially wanted to appear more human and inject more emotion into their statues. I think the old art of pyramid building suffered the most. The Middle Kingdom pyramids were shabby with the interiors of most made out of mudbrick, which is why they didn't last the test of time like the Pyramids at Giza and other Old Kingdom sites. Interesting stuff! Thanks so much for watching, really appreciate it and stay tuned for more!

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[@ronnylagey]

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Senustrat's Building Bonanzas. Best historic line I've heard in a long time.

[@HistorywithCy]

🤣🤣🤣 sounds like a sketching construction business if you ask me. Thanks for watching!

[@BiggestCorvid]

Weird upload time for me, usually I listen to these to start my day. It just so happens I have to clean at 930 on a Monday. Thanks Cy!

[@HistorywithCy]

Sweet! Hope you enjoyed it and the week started out well...thanks for watching!

[@Boudanyoussefraqs]

I never knew there were more women ruled as pharaohs as from their previous videos ! Fantastic video!

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks! Yes, besides Hatshepsut from the 18th Dynasty, Sobeknefru is one along with possibly another from the First Intermediate Period. Interesting stuff indeed! Thanks for watching, really appreciate it and the rest of the dynasties coming up, stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@JustMe-no8el]

I like how you use the original depictions over recreations subject to modern biases

[@stellarbotosi2]

I am so glad to see this come up in my feed. I have absolutely enjoyed this series. Thank you!

[@jennypoussin3866]

Always happy when your videos drop Cy! I knew nothing of this particular dynasty ☺️

[@karldubhe8619]

thanks for doing thus. I find it fascinating.

[@oneeye999]

Another great one!

[@hlmhistory]

Great video as always👍

[@Bigbudda12]

Awesome…thank you.

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[@patrickotis3884]

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[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks, I'm honored to be mentioned in the same sentence with such great channels. History Time is one of my favorites and among the channels I've been watching the most and was also a great inspiration for starting this channel! Thanks for watching and lots more on the way, stay tuned!

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Awesome stuff thanks for sharing Cy!

[@HistorywithCy]

Thank you for watching and glad you're enjoying these!

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Thanks for sharing your knowledge !!

[@HistorywithCy]

Thank YOU for watching! More on the way, stay tuned!

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[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks, so glad you enjoy them! The rest are on the way, stay tuned!

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[@jtmcgee]

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[@HistorywithCy]

Thank YOU for watching and listening. Actually, got to get back to those podcasts!

[@WanaxTV]

Watched it on your Patreon. Awesome video. Keep the never ending series going! 👌🏻

[@HistorywithCy]

That's buddy! It seems never-ending but it will end, though at this rate not for a while!

[@jonathanchua6726]

Can't stop thinking of Eminem-heart when Amenemhat is pronounced. Love your videos, keep going!!

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

I had nothing to watch tonight and the cosmos answers me with a new Cy video!

[@HistorywithCy]

Haha nice! Hope all is well on your end my friend and thanks for watching!

[@connorgolden4]

Another great video! Man am I behind!

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks! Haha yeah I'm behind schedule too... was hoping to have at least been up to Dynasty 20 by now 🤣. Thanks for watching!

[@robbabcock_]

Another great one, Cy!

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it... DXIII - XVI / Second Intermediate period coming up!

[@mdstanton1813]

Cy! Look how much your channel has grown. Catching up on a few months but glad to see you're doing so well

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks my friend, hope all is well on your end and thanks for watching since the beginning...means a lot! Thanks for the support and lots more on the way!

[@kidmohair8151]

12 down...19 to go (or 22 depending on how the counting goes) ¡jolly good carry on!

[@radioheadfan235]

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[@HistorywithCy]

My pleasure, thanks so much for watching!

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Thank you.

[@wolfsbaneandnightshade2166]

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[@patrickb1303]

Always find it crazy to hear what was going down in 1963…… BC

[@RatzoMcFatso]

Another video with well researched content and presented with authority. This series has really put Egyptian dynasties in perspective.

[@chrisrhodes2]

Very underated dynasty. Should get as much coverage as the New Kingdom ones

[@vazak11]

Interesting!

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@HVLLOWS1999]

To give you an idea of where you are in time during the Middle Kingdom of Egypt: -Mesopotamia a dark age is in progress with the Gutians overrunning the Neo-Sumerian Empire that Babylon & Hammurabi would bring to an end. -The Indus Valley civ is in full swing. -The Minoans of Crete are beginning to develop. -The semi-mythical Xia Dynasty of China is in progress. -By the end of the Middle Kingdom The Olmec over in Mexico would be beginning their development. -In Peru the Caral-Supe(Norte Chico) civ would come to an end. -The Elamites in Iran are also doing quite well with the rise of Sukkalmah period and the expansion of Susa despite the Mesopotamian dark age. Probably because of it.

[@pikmin4743]

awesome Cy! very informative, as usual I can't wait to binge the whole playlist when you finish xD

[@giantenemybird2687]

Do you have any idea how hard it is to avoid spoilers for like 5000 years waiting for these to get uploaded

[@HistorywithCy]

Haha yeah I will do my best to get these out faster...thanks for watching!

[@theScrupulousBerserker]

Interestingly timed drop 🤔

[@drswag0076]

with the nomarchs in the capital Sensusret III can also receive updates on the on the events at the provinces said nomarchs rule over directly.

[@kahasson]

This is simply excellent. Thankyou

[@henkstersmacro-world]

👍👍👍as always😁

[@HistorywithCy]

Thank you for watching as always!

[@richardmyhan3369]

"Senusret's building bonanza" sounds like if an ancient Egyptian dude opened a building supply store in the Midwest. 😂😂

[@leonardhussey7742]

(From Peru) I am a trained historian and geopoitician though now retired, I follow your work with great pleasure. Not only the scholarship behind it but also the ease and clarity with which you relate sometimes bonedry subjects. Always impatient waiting for a new video, please keep up such excellent work. LH

[@HampOoze]

I like the insight that Senusret III pulled a Louis XIV and made his nobles come to his Egyptian Versailles. Or I guess we should now say that Loius XIV pulled a Sensuret III...

[@tylerneal424]

For the Bible heads. Sensuret I is the pharaoh that appointed Joseph governor of Egypt. He was also known as Sesostris I.

[@jasminenwhitaker9717]

Amen 🙏

[@JenniferinIllinois]

Man, the Dynasties keep on coming. Hehehe... Really enjoying getting to know each one of them.

[@pridefulobserver3807]

AHHH !!! notifications failed me, im missing like 8 dynasties, failing bell, the bell is a lie !

[@phatphat7089]

I hate it when that happens!

[@rueisblue]

absolutely phenomal series, There just isnt anything else like this about anciet Egypt on KZbin and this is so high quality I dont mind

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks, really glad you're enjoying it! Still have a long ways to go until we get to the end so stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@michaeltrudell9356]

Do you know anything about precious stones being used by Ancient Egyptians and what they would have been used for? So far, I've seen little information and much of it speculation.

[@SubhanKhan-yn9wv]

Who was the pharoah at the time of yusuf a s pls tell me

[@QalOrt]

The 12th Dynasty is fascinating! I'm looking forwards to Dynasty XIII

[@johnf.kennedy8689]

What are your source? Like books and websites. Can you write me here please 🙏

[@Stonehengoo]

The 12th dynasty is the height of the Egyptian civilisation imo.

[@iancaldeian]

Great history lesson. Thanks for sharing.

[@HistorywithCy]

My pleasure, thanks for watching! The other dynasties are on the way!

[@iancaldeian]

@@HistorywithCy I love your objective viewpoint, Cy. Many people who discuss ancient Egypt somehow let race seep into their narrative and use the opportunity to take digs at black people with very little logic. You've managed to stick to the facts so far and been laser focussed. Along with source material from Herodotus and Diodorus Siculus, my references are Cheikh Anta Drop, Toby Wilkinson, Robert Bauval and Thomas Brophy amongst others. Some "experts" have such huge blinders that they might just as well be laymen like everyone else. About 20 years ago, I debated Bob Brier via email on Cleopatra's race after his lecture on the History of Egypt - The Great Courses series and he conceded that she very well might have been part Egyptian (black) in spite of her Macedonian linage. When I hear anyone arguing stringently on that subject one way or the other, my visceral reaction is that they are not being reasonable. They generally prove me right when they start making ad hominem attacks. I will continue watching and voice my opinion if necessary. Thanks again.

[@brandonjade2146]

@@HistorywithCy cant wait til you get to the bronze age collapse

[@uptheblues1875]

Could you continue this series up until the Roman annexation of Egypt? I hope you'd cover the Ptolemaic dynasty too

[@buttercxpdraws8101]

Yes 🙌

[@DankoMx]

I thought Senwusret III was buried on his Abydos tomb. What's your opinion, you guys, on that topic?

[@Jihadhamlett]

That’s what I thought too. For all the pharaohs they couldn’t find in saqqara we’re probably in abydos

[@LouisHansell]

@24:25, didn't you mean "...ruling for half a century..."?

[@HistorywithCy]

Yes, he ruled for about 45 years. Thanks for watching!

[@Jihadhamlett]

I prefer these videos over watching tv

[@biendereviere]

Can anyone explain the term “NOMARCH” to me? My English is quite good but I can’t find a translation for this term. Or is it a mispronunciation from the maker? Loved this vid by the way ❤

[@HistorywithCy]

Hi, thanks for watching and commenting. Oh I've covered that term in previous videos so maybe didn't cover it again here. Nomes in ancient Egypt were basically the equivalent of provinces...the nomarch is the one who oversaw the nome. They basically served as governors for their respective province/nome. Hope this helps but please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!

[@biendereviere]

@@HistorywithCy it makes lots of sense! Thanks 😊

[@omaraboal-azm8705]

Why didn't you bring Senusret III most epic accomplishment Canal of the Pharaohs

[@ontitasilas]

When is the next installment of the Peloponnesian war coming out?

[@dr.floridaman4805]

Abortion is murder

[@HistorywithCy]

Soon... I'm planning on putting out each chapter all at once because otherwise it just gets too spaced out. It's super long, but hopefully you'll won't have to wait for months for each segment. That's at least the plan... Thanks for watching!

[@starcapture3040]

There are Bunch of Sobekneferu Statues survived but were taken by Germany to berlin nd in there after the war they went all missing. you should used one of her pictures.

[@LagunaShirogane]

chances are they were destroyed in World War II. Alot of museums were wrecked in the war in Germany when the Allies invaded in 1944 and 1945. Alot of dinosaur bones were lost as a result of this as well such as one of the original spinosaurus skeletons. War is a cruel mistress.

[@kenobi1753]

Senwosret l was the first man to travel the world. He had trade relations with Greeks arbs etc. even as far to the Americas.

[@Artur_M.]

Now I suddenly kinda want to read a novel set in Amenemhat's times.

[@JoeSmith-sl9bq]

Yeah it seems so much more eventful that usual

[@HistorywithCy]

Hmmm, that I don't know but there are several historical novels out there taking place during the New Kingdom, especially during the time of Akhenaten. I personally haven't read any of them but one that a few people have recommended is The Egyptian by Mika Waltari. If I come across any taking place during the Middle Kingdom I'll let you know. Thanks for watching!

[@phaeron2450]

Why would you want to read a novel about it? if it's not accurate history. it's a story that's agenda based. I'm pretty sure there are a lot of those, from Western writers.

[@IosifStalin2]

Long live Pharoah Cy

[@HistorywithCy]

You too, long live Kesavan S!!

[@thli8472]

I think it's interesting that most kings of this dynasty have names ending in -t. I thought that was feminine. I have read somewhere that we often don't know the gender of Egyptian kings, because we only have a name in a list. Is there some truth to that? Not in this dynasty perhaps. It seems to be well-known.

[@ronnylagey]

alli vamos

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[@geraldmeehan8942]

Cy is back in Egypt

[@HistorywithCy]

I can never leave... and this series will take a while so I'm gonna be stuck there for the foreseeable future. No complaints on my end though as there's lots of really interesting stuff to come! Thanks for watching!

[@geraldmeehan8942]

@@HistorywithCy Thank you for all your hard work and excitement content

[@WorthlessWinner]

wasn't expecting a pharaoh to say "buggers."

[@HistorywithCy]

lol yeah I was also like "wait, what?" The Egyptologist who translated that passage wrote it as such. Thanks for watching and the other dynasties are on the way!

[@JoeSmith-sl9bq]

At 27:37 the wall painting depicts a herder leading a gazelle on a rope. Did they domesticate these animals? Doesn’t look like a goat to me, the one In front does

[@HistorywithCy]

Hi, I'm not sure as to which wall painting you're referring to (the time stamp you posted goes to the very end of the video). Let me know...thanks!

[@JoeSmith-sl9bq]

@@HistorywithCy My apologies. 15:57 Thank you

[@jal3647]

I bet you're having fun with that 13th dynasty...

[@michaelmoore4043]

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[@HistorywithCy]

We are rolling! Thanks for watching!

[@graceadjare3837]

Well done for your hard work you did to find out about what happened in Ancient history of Egypt and also about Joseph and his brothers lovely

[@abbishachar6323]

Watching from Israel. Great video

[@HistorywithCy]

Shalom and thanks for stopping by! Going to release the next installment in a few hours, stay tuned and thanks for watching!

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9:46

[@SP-bt9mp]

Eminem's hat is one of my favourite pharaohs

[@HistorywithCy]

Haha yeah actually it does some like the rapper. Thanks for watching, really appreciate it and more on the way!

[@matthewmann8969]

How did most Egyptians And Amazighs regard each other was it somewhat similar to Niger Congo As And Niger Congo Bs yeah

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[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks, appreciate it!

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Comment for algorithm.

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Clicked so fast

[@HistorywithCy]

Hope you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@MH-ms1dg]

6:03 that bastard (joke)

[@LagunaShirogane]

The ancient capital city of the Middle Kingdom Itj-Tawy has been found as of 2016. It was recently found using space mapping technology. Its quite fascinating to read. Wikipedia registers that the ancient capital is still not been found as of 2023 but articles online clearly state otherwise. The city was found by Dr. Sarah Parcak.

[@HistorywithCy]

Hi, thanks for the comment. Yes, I know of her but the thing is her claims, such as finding 15+ new pyramids, have not been confirmed because many of the proposed sites she has mapped have not been excavated yet so it can't be taken as fact just yet. Maybe one day. Thanks for sharing!

[@LagunaShirogane]

@@HistorywithCy true got a point. I kinda figured that it was fact this point due to her finding it around the areas believed the city was to be. You would think they would have started excavating by now.

[@HistorywithCy]

@@LagunaShirogane Yeah there are so many sites that still have to be examined and to get the permits and teams together takes a while so I can why it's taking so long, but hopefully soon!

[@markgarin6355]

Denial is not just a river in Egypt....

[@URProductions]

Pharaoh Eminem Hat

[@beepboop204]

🙃

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks!

[@beepboop204]

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[@Jihadhamlett]

I love these stories but I need to know one thing…..what is Nubian and what’s their territory? I asked because Egyptians did NOT call them Nubians

[@mando73204]

Sudan is the Nubians kingdom

[@AntonSmyth-od6rc]

Ta Seti the land of the bow

[@HellrazorDogsnDives]

nooooooooiiiiiiiice

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks!

[@HellrazorDogsnDives]

Ima huge fan. I watch all the videos all the time. Thank you