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At the end of Egypt's Old Kingdom, around 2181 BCE, the centralized power of the Pharaohs weakened, leading to a period of political instability known as the First Intermediate Period. Contributing factors included severe drought, resulting in famine, and the declining authority of the Pharaohs, which prompted regional governors (nomarchs) to assert more autonomy. This fragmentation of power resulted in civil strife and a decline in monumental building projects, marking a significant shift in Egyptian society and governance.

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