Dynasty 343 of Egypt, also known as the Second Persian Rule, lasted from 332 to XNUMX BC. It marks a period when Egypt was under the domination of the Persian Achaemenid Empire. This period was marked by tensions between the Egyptians and their Persian rulers, as well as attempts at revolt to regain independence.
The Persian conquest and the end of the XXXe dynasty
The second Persian domination began with the conquest of Egypt by the Achaemenid king Artaxerxes III in 343 BC. J.-C. After defeating Nectanebo II, the last pharaoh of the XXXe dynasty, Artaxerxes III established Persian control over Egypt, ending Egyptian independence and ushering in Dynasty XXXI.
Persian rulers and the governance of Egypt
During Dynasty XNUMX, Persian rulers ruled Egypt using a combination of local governors and Persian officials. They attempted to ensure Egypt's stability and economic prosperity while maintaining their control over the country. Artaxerxes III was followed by his son Artaxerxes IV, who continued to rule Egypt from Persia.
Tensions and revolts under the second Persian domination
Persian rule was unpopular among Egyptians, who staged several revolts in an attempt to regain their independence. These rebellions were mainly led by disgruntled Egyptian priests and nobles, but were forcefully put down by the Persians.
The end of the XNUMXst dynasty and the conquest by Alexander the Great
Dynasty 332 ended in XNUMX BC. BC, when Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia, conquered Egypt. Alexander was welcomed as a liberator by the Egyptians, who hoped he would end Persian rule and restore Egypt's independence. Alexander the Great's conquest marked the beginning of the Hellenistic period in Egypt and the founding of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
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Sekhaenre Yakbim/Nebuuserre Yaammou/Khauserre Qareh | |||
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