Amenemhat I

GPTKB entity

Statements (117)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Middle_Kingdom
gptkb:Middle_Kingdom
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Pyramid_of_Amenemhat_I
Lisht
gptkbp:capital Itjtawy
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Amenemhat_II
gptkb:Amenemhat_III
gptkb:Amenemhat_IV
gptkb:Mentuhotep_IV
gptkb:Senusret_II
gptkb:Senusret_IV
gptkb:Sobekneferu
gptkb:Senusret_I
gptkb:Senusret_III
gptkbp:cultural_impact literature and arts
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Amenemhat_II
gptkb:Amenemhat_III
gptkb:Amenemhat_IV
gptkb:Senusret_II
gptkb:Senusret_IV
gptkb:Sobekneferu
gptkb:Senusret_III
gptkbp:design gptkb:Amenemhat_I's_pyramid
gptkb:Fortress_of_Buhen
gptkb:Temple_of_Karnak
gptkbp:died c. 1962 BC
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Twelfth_Dynasty
gptkb:Twelfth_Dynasty_of_Egypt
gptkbp:father gptkb:Senusret_I
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Middle_Kingdom_of_Egypt
gptkbp:historical_significance unification of Egypt
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Amenemhat I
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:literary_work
gptkb:battle
building projects
patronage of the arts
administrative reforms
construction of temples
promoting agriculture
expansion of trade routes
supporting religious institutions
influence on later pharaohs
fostering diplomatic relations
establishing a strong economy
creating a legal code
strengthening the central government
development of arts and culture
establishing a new capital
building projects in Egypt
developing mining operations
encouraging trade with neighboring regions
establishing a capital at Itjtawy
founding the Twelfth Dynasty
increasing military strength
military campaigns against Nubia
establishing the Middle Kingdom
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Queen_Neferu
Nefret
Nefret-iri
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Monarch
patronage of the arts
construction of temples
consolidation of power
support for education
establishment of a centralized government
development of urban centers
establishment of diplomatic relations
expansion of trade routes
advancement of science and technology
development of literature
strengthening of the monarchy
cultural exchanges with other civilizations
increased trade with neighboring regions
improvement of irrigation systems
expansion of the bureaucracy
strengthening of the military
development of a national identity
establishment of trade networks
patronage of religious institutions
development of a legal system
strengthening of the economy
promotion of trade guilds
support for agricultural innovations
establishment of a standing army
construction of fortresses
improvement of public works
introduction of new administrative practices
support for trade expeditions
encouragement of craftsmanship
enhancement of military technology
promotion of local leaders
development of mining operations
support for artistic endeavors
construction of royal tombs
encouragement of religious practices
enhancement of social structures
establishment of public festivals
expansion of agricultural land
founding of Itjtawy
military expeditions to Nubia
reorganization of the economy
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Mentuhotep_IV
gptkbp:reform economic reforms
military reforms
administrative reforms
gptkbp:reign_end 29 years
c. 1962 BC
c. 1991 BC
c. 1991–1962 BC
gptkbp:religion Ancient Egyptian religion
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Senusret_I
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Upper_and_Lower_Egypt
gptkb:Lord_of_the_Two_Lands