Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II

Pharaoh of Egypt, 11th Dynasty

2075 BCE to 2010 BCE

Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II (2061 BCE – 2010 BCE) is a Pharaoh of the 11th dynasty, the son of Intef III of Egypt and a minor queen called Iah.

His own wife is the 'king's mother' Tem.

Other wives are Neferu (his sister) and several secondary wives, one or more who it has been suggested were possibly Nubian, buried in his funerary complex.

His only known son was Mentuhotep III.The king changed his name several times during his reign, perhaps reflecting important political events.

His throne name was Nebhepetre, and he was the first ruler of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt.

The Turin Canon credits him with a reign of 51 years.

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