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Toward the end of the Middle Kingdom, new objects were introduced, such as shabtis and scarabs.While burial goods continued to be common, objects of daily use were not typically included as they were in the Old Kingdom.As the pharaohs of the Middle Kingdom restored the country’s prosperity and stability, they stimulated a resurgence of art, literature, and monumental building projects, including tombs and burial goods.His subjects considered him to be divine or semi-divine, as suggested in a relief depicting the pharaoh receiving offerings. After toppling the last rulers of the Tenth Dynasty, Mentuhotep II began consolidating his power over all Egypt, completing the process circa 2000 BCE. Mentuhotep II restored stability in 2041 BCE after launching an attack that met with little resistance.

2000-1650 BCE) was marked by the reunification of Egypt following a period of weak pharaonic power and civil war called the First Intermediate.

Middle Kingdom:Egypt in the Twelfth and Thirteenth dynasties, between 2055 BC and 1650 BC.

deified:To be treated as worthy of worship, or regarded as a god.

Aristocratic women’s role as art patrons during the Middle Kingdom speaks to their high status and gender equality.

Another important innovation in sculpture during the Middle Kingdom was the block statue, which consisted of a man squatting with his knees drawn up to his chest.

This is often interpreted as a portrayal of the burden of power and kingship. While many statues portray him as a vigorous young man, others deviate from this standard and illustrate him as mature and aging.

Senusret III is known for his strikingly somber sculptures in which he appears careworn and grave.

Senusret III is considered to be perhaps the most powerful Egyptian ruler of the dynasty and led the kingdom to an era of peace and prosperity.

Mentuhotep II was the first pharaoh of the Middle Kingdom, restoring stability after a period of pharaonic weakness and civil war.