Intef II

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Intef III in hieroglyphs
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The nomes of Ancient Egypt. The realm of Intef II included the first to the twelfth nome of Upper Egypt

Intef II was a Pharaoh of the Eleventh dynasty during the First Intermediate Period. His capital lay at Thebes. At this time, Egypt was split between several local dynasties. After the death of the nomarch Ankhtifi, Intef was able to unite all the southern nomes down to the First Cataract. After this he clashed with his main rivals, the nomarchs of Herakleopolis Magna for the possession of Abydos. The city changed hands several times, but Intef was eventually victorious, extending his rule north to the thirteenth nome (see map).

After these wars, more friendly relations were established and the rest of Intef's reign was peaceful.

The earliest attested dating of the god Amun at Karnak was during his reign.

Further reading

• W. Grajetzki, The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt: History,Archaeology and Society, Duckworth, London 2006 ISBN 0715634356, 12-15

Preceded by: Intef I

Pharaoh of Egypt Eleventh Dynasty

Succeeded by: Intef III

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