Nékao I, also known as Necho I, was a king of the XXVI Egyptian dynasty, who reigned at the beginning of the period known as the Saite Renaissance, around 672-664 BC. The Saite Renaissance corresponds to a period of renewal of Egyptian culture and power after centuries of foreign domination and political fragmentation.
Reign and achievements
Nekao I's reign was marked by efforts to restore stability and prosperity to Egypt. He worked to strengthen royal authority and consolidate his power in the Nile Delta region. Nékao I also sought to preserve and promote traditional Egyptian culture, including patronizing the arts and encouraging the building of temples.
Relations with other powers
Nekao I had to navigate a complex geopolitical context, with foreign powers such as Assyria and Libya seeking to expand their influence in Egypt. He managed to resist some of these pressures and maintain Egypt's independence. However, his reign was also marked by conflicts with Assyria, which eventually invaded Egypt and settled Psammetichus I, the son of Nékao I, as king.
Inheritance
Nekao I's legacy is that of a king who sought to restore Egypt to greatness and power after centuries of decline. His reign laid the foundations for the Saite Renaissance and ushered in a period of prosperity and stability under his successors, including Psammetichus I et Nekao II.
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Semqen/Aper-Anat/Sakir-Har/Khyan/Apophis I/Apophis II?/Khamoudy | |||
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