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Amenemhat I expands Egyptian territory south into Nubia, begins trade with Asia and the Aegean. |
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The Hekanakht papers are written. The collection of letters, from a farmer to his family, provide an intimate view of family and agricultural life. |
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Senusret I founds the temple of Karnak at Thebes. |
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Senusret II constructs the Faiyum irrigation scheme, a dyke and series of canals to provide water to the Faiyum oasis. |
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