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Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt
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The Sixteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt (notated Dynasty XVI)[1] was a dynasty of pharaohs that ruled the Theban region in Upper Egypt[2] for 70 years.[3]
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Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt | |||||||||||
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1649 BC–1582 BC | |||||||||||
![]() The political situation in Egypt during the existence of the 16th Dynasty from c. 1650 until c. 1590 BC. | |||||||||||
Capital | Thebes | ||||||||||
Common languages | Egyptian language | ||||||||||
Religion | ancient Egyptian religion | ||||||||||
Government | Absolute monarchy | ||||||||||
Historical era | Second Intermediate Period of Egypt | ||||||||||
• Established | 1649 BC | ||||||||||
• Disestablished | 1582 BC | ||||||||||
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This dynasty, together with the 15th and 17th dynasties, are often combined under the group title, Second Intermediate Period (c. 1650–1550 BC), a period that saw the division of Upper and Lower Egypt between the pharaohs at Thebes and the Hyksos kings of the 15th Dynasty based at Avaris.