Twelfth Dynasty (Egyptian)
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Early Western World > Mediterranean (Early Western World) > Egyptian (ancient) > Egyptian periods > Middle Kingdom (Egyptian)
Descripción
Refers to the period from about 1938 to 1756 BCE. The period is characterized by a revival of Old Kingdom artistic styles and a high quality of artistic production seen particularly in the construction of pyramid and mortuary temples, the introduction of portraiture in royal sculpture, and a high level of technical skill achieved in the minor arts.
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Otros términos
- Twaalfde Dynastie [nl]
- Dinastía XII [es]
- 12th Dynasty (Egyptian) [en]
- Dynasty, Twelfth (Egyptian) [en]
- XIIth Dynasty (Egyptian) [en]