The first phase is over, and the war is heating up. Around 2055 BCE (approximately), a lord of Waset/Thebes/Luxor named Intef I promotes himself far above the established norms. Sending representatives to treat with the other rulers, Intef nonetheless begins to push his military power further afield. Soon, he begins to isolate and attack the loyalist governors nearby…
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One silly thought came into my mind, when listening to the podcast.
Was the brother of Ankhtifi called Emtifi (MTV) ? 🙂
Love this episode, and I love your narrating voice. Thank you for this interesting part of the FIP of ancient egypt.