Nepherites II, also known as Nepherites II or Nepherites the Younger, was a pharaoh of the XXIXth dynasty of egypt. His reign was very short and shrouded in mystery, with few hard facts about his accession to the throne and his governance.
Historical context
The end of the XXIXth dynasty Egypt was a period of turmoil and political instability, marked by internal strife and foreign threats. The pharaohs of this dynasty had to face conflicts with the Persians and tensions with the Greeks, as well as internal problems.
Accession to the throne
Nepherites II acceded to the throne after the death of Achôris in 380 BC. J.-C. He was the son of Achôris and would have been chosen by this last like successor. However, the circumstances surrounding his rise to power are uncertain, and it is possible that he had to struggle to claim his place on the throne.
Fleeting reign
The reign of Nepherites II was very brief, lasting only a few months in 380 BC. The details of his reign are little known, but it seems that he failed to consolidate his power and cope with the challenges Egypt faced at that time.
End of reign and succession
The end of the reign of Nepherites II is also shrouded in mystery. It is possible that he was knocked down by Nectanebo I, founder of the XXXe dynasty, who took power in 379 BC. Nevertheless, the exact circumstances of his death and the end of his reign remain uncertain.
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