Itjet–towy

ancient city, Egypt

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Itjet-towy was an ancient Egyptian city that served as the royal residence and capital during the 12th dynasty of the Middle Kingdom. Founded by Amenemhet I, its name translates to "she who takes possession of the Two Lands". This city was likely situated between Memphis and the pyramids of Amenemhet I and Sesostris I. It represented a return to the Memphite area and a revival of Old Kingdom artistic styles, contrasting with the more local traditions of the preceding 11th dynasty. Itjet-towy was the archetypal royal residence for later periods in Egyptian history.1

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ancient Egypt
The 12th dynasty (c. 1939–c. 1760 bce)
… area, founding a residence named Itjet-towy, “she who takes possession of the Two Lands,” which was for later times the archetypal royal residence. Itjet-towy was probably situated between Memphis and the pyramids of Amenemhet I and Sesostris I (at modern Al-Lisht), while Memphis remained the center of population. From later…
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… area, founding a residence named Itjet-towy, “she who takes possession of the Two Lands,” which was for later times the archetypal royal residence. Itjet-towy was probably situated between Memphis and the pyramids of Amenemhet I and Sesostris I (at modern Al-Lisht), while Memphis remained the center of population. From later…
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