DYNASTY 10

(c. 2130–2040 BC)

   Stated by Manethoto consist of 19 kings of Herakleopoliswho reigned for 185 years. The numbers and figures for Dynasty 9 and Dynasty 10 are dubious. The Turin Royal Canonseems to list 18 rulers for both dynasties, but they are ignored on other king lists. Contemporary monuments mention kings with the name of Khety,andMerykareis known from literature. Dynasty 10 was contemporary in part with Dynasty 11 and was overthrown by Mentuhotep II.