2160 BCE

c. 2160 BC: End of the reign of Pharaoh Neferirkare, last king of the Eighth Dynasty of Egypt. Beginning of the Ninth Dynasty, possibly after the overthrow of Neferirkare. c. 2160 BC: Beginning of Middle Minoan period in Crete.

Climate & Environment

c. 2160 BC: End of the reign of Pharaoh Neferirkare, last king of the Eighth Dynasty of Egypt. Beginning of the Ninth Dynasty, possibly after the overthrow of Neferirkare.source

Culture & Society

c. 2160 BC: Beginning of Middle Minoan period in Crete.source