Ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom occurred between 2000 BCE and 1650 BCE. According to the map below the Persian Empire was in existence ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom.?

The Persian Empire as we know it primarily rose to prominence later, during the 6th century BCE, long after the Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt had ended. The Middle Kingdom, which lasted from approximately 2000 BCE to 1650 BCE, was characterized by a period of stability, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing in Egypt. Therefore, while the Persian Empire eventually became a significant force in the region, it did not exist during the time of Egypt's Middle Kingdom.