Nebhetepre Mentuhotep I ruled Egypt for about 39 years during the 11th Dynasty. During his life he adopted three different names. The first was 'He who gives heart to the Two Lands' which was followed by 'Lord of the White Crown.' This undoubtedly marks the transition from being the regional ruler to being the ruler of Upper Egypt. Some time later he became known as the 'Uniter of the Two Lands.' This obviously marks the point at which Mentuhotep reunited all of Egypt.
Upon defeating the Herakleopolitans and reuniting Egypt, peace and prosperity settled over Egypt. This marked the beginning of the Middle Kingdom with Mentuhotep being the first king.
Mentuhotep began several building projects at different sites. Of the works that were built none is marveled more than the mortuary complex at Deir el-Bahari. This magnificent complex was built into the cliffs on the west bank of the Nile.
Upon defeating the Herakleopolitans and reuniting Egypt, peace and prosperity settled over Egypt. This marked the beginning of the Middle Kingdom with Mentuhotep being the first king.
Mentuhotep began several building projects at different sites. Of the works that were built none is marveled more than the mortuary complex at Deir el-Bahari. This magnificent complex was built into the cliffs on the west bank of the Nile.
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