The ancient temple of Ra at Heliopolis was restored, and two obelisks, one of which is still standing, were planted in front of it.

The depression west of the Nile, now known as the Fayyum, was drained of its waters, and by means of embankments transformed from a pestiferous marsh into fertile fields.
The Nile was brought to it by a river-like canal, and the supply of water regulated by locks.

Fresh exploring expeditions were sent to the Somali coast and elsewhere.

The gold-mines of Hammamat were worked in the eastern desert, and Egypt became the California or Australia of the ancient world.

The eastern frontier was defended against the Asiatic tribes, while campaign after campaign was carried on in the south, resulting in the conquest of the Sudan.
The Thirteenth dynasty came to an end in the midst of internal troubles.
The short reigns of the kings of the dynasty that followed show that the line of the Pharaohs was again becoming feeble.