Amasis, also known as Ahmose II, was the fifth pharaoh of the XXVI Egyptian dynasty. He reigned from 570 to 526 BC. AD, succeeding Apries, whom he had overthrown during a revolt. His reign was marked by internal reforms and active diplomacy, which allowed Egypt to experience a period of relative prosperity.
Internal reforms
Amasis undertook several important reforms within Egypt. He sought to strengthen the economy by encouraging agriculture, trade and craft activities. He also promoted education and culture, supporting the establishment of libraries and the renovation of temples. These reforms helped improve the daily lives of Egyptians and strengthen social cohesion.
Diplomacy and international relations
Externally, Amasis pursued a policy of active diplomacy, seeking to forge alliances and forge commercial links with the other powers of the Mediterranean. He concludes agreements with the Greeks, in particular by granting them commercial privileges and allowing them to settle in the city of Naucratis. These relations with the Greeks contributed to the enrichment of Egypt and the development of its culture.
Geopolitical conflicts and challenges
Despite his diplomatic efforts, Amasis faced several geopolitical challenges. In particular, he found himself in conflict with the Persians, who sought to extend their influence in Egypt and the Near East. Amasis attempted to resist this expansion by making alliances and strengthening Egypt's defenses, but these efforts were not enough to halt the Persian advance.
End of reign and legacy
Amasis died in 526 BC. BC, shortly before the Persian invasion of Egypt. Despite his domestic successes and his efforts to strengthen Egypt's position on the international scene, he could not prevent the Persian conquest of his country in 525 BC. Nevertheless, his reign is often considered one of the last periods of prosperity of ancient Egypt, before its domination by foreign powers.
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Hotepsekhemwey / Sneferka / Nebra / ninetjer / Senedj / Noubnefer / Horus Ba / Peribsen / Sekhemib / Khasekhemwy / Neferkasokar / | |||
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Sekhemre-Khutaouy Amenemhat-/Sobekhotep I/Sekhemkare Amenemhat-Senbef/Sekhemkare Amenemhat V/Ameny-Qemaou/Hotepibre Qémaou-Sa-Hornejhéritef/Ioufeni/Séânkhibrê Amény-Antef-Amenemhat (or Amenemhat VI)/Semenkarê Nebnoun/Sehotepibrê Sousekhtaouy | |||
Sekhaenre Yakbim/Nebuuserre Yaammou/Khauserre Qareh | |||
Semqen/Aper-Anat/Sakir-Har/Khyan/Apophis I/Apophis II?/Khamoudy | |||
/Sekhemre-Sementaouy Djehouty/Sekhemre-Sousertaouy Sobekhotep VIII | |||
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