Sumerian empire weakens under Amorite attacks. The arid period of severe periodic famines, which began from c .2180, ends. Drought begins throughout North Africa and the Middle East. In sculpture Senusret III and his successors are shown with worn facial lines in striking contrast to the smooth youthful appearance of the king in art of other periods. Thirteenth Dynasty collapses.
Egyptian animosity begins to grow toward their Hebrews.