Tenth Dynasty of Egypt | |||||||||||
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ca. 2130 BC–ca. 2040 BC | |||||||||||
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Capital | Herakleopolis Magna | ||||||||||
Common languages | Egyptian language | ||||||||||
Religion | ancient Egyptian religion | ||||||||||
Government | Absolute monarchy | ||||||||||
Historical era | Bronze Age | ||||||||||
• Established | ca. 2130 BC | ||||||||||
• Disestablished | ca. 2040 BC | ||||||||||
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Periods and dynasties of ancient Egypt |
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All years are BC |
The Tenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt (Dynasty X) is often combined with the 7th, 8th, 9th and early 11th Dynasties under the group title First Intermediate Period.[1]