Mentuhotep IV

AncientEmperorMiddle Kingdom Egypt-1980 — -1970

Last Dynasty XI pharaoh, Wadi Hammamat expeditions.

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Quick Facts

Born

1980 BCE

Died

1970 BCE

Country

Middle Kingdom Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)41

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)57

Total Score39.8

Mentuhotep IV — Complete Timeline

1980 BC

Accession as pharaohPolitical Action◆ Major

Mentuhotep IV became the last pharaoh of the 11th Dynasty. His reign was short, approximately 10 years, and is poorly documented, reflecting a period of transition to the 12th Dynasty.

AccessionDynasty XIMiddle Kingdom

Impact: national

1975 BC

Expedition to Wadi HammamatCultural◆ Major

Mentuhotep IV sent a large expedition to the Wadi Hammamat quarries in the Eastern Desert to obtain stone for royal monuments. The expedition, led by his vizier Amenemhat (later Amenemhat I), involved thousands of workers and brought back blocks of greywacke.

QuarryExpeditionWadi Hammamat

Impact: nationalconstructive

1970 BC

End of the 11th DynastyPolitical Action◆ Major

Mentuhotep IV died without a clear heir, ending the 11th Dynasty. His vizier Amenemhat seized power and founded the 12th Dynasty, marking a peaceful transition of power that continued the Middle Kingdom's stability.

Dynasty EndTransition12th Dynasty

Impact: national