First Intermediate Period ยท c. 2130โ€“2040 BCE

Tenth Dynasty of Egypt

The Herakleopolitan kings fight the Theban Intefs. The Teaching for Merikara, a classic of wisdom literature, is set in this era.

Rulers

  1. Wahkara Khety
  2. Merikara

Order and dates of rulers are debated for many dynasties. Names in gold have a full profile.