Middle Kingdom
Amenemhat II (Nubkaure)
12th Dynasty · 1985-1773 BCE
Reign begins1911 BCE
Reign ends1877 BCE
Dynasty span1985-1773 BCE
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An era of diplomacy
Amenemhat II enjoyed a long, highly prosperous, and peaceful reign. Instead of focusing on military conquest, he prioritized international trade and diplomacy. Archaeological discoveries from his era reveal massive caches of foreign silver, lapis lazuli, and Minoan artifacts. The famous Tod Treasure highlights Egypt's vast commercial reach into the Levant and the Aegean during his rule.