Piankhy, also known as Piye, was a Kushite king of the XNUMXth century BC. who founded the XXV Dynasty of Egypt, also called the Kushite dynasty. Son and successor of Kashta, Piankhy extended Kush's influence into Egypt and eventually conquered Egypt, thus unifying the two kingdoms under one government.
Conquest of Egypt
The conquest of Egypt by Piankhy is one of the most significant moments of his reign. Taking advantage of the fragmentation of Egypt during the Third Intermediate Period, Piankhy launched a military campaign to unify Egypt under his rule. After several battles and sieges, he succeeded in subduing the local Egyptian kings and establishing the XXV Dynasty of Egypt.
Administration and domestic politics
As pharaoh, Piânkhy took a pragmatic approach to administration and domestic politics. He maintained much of the existing Egyptian administrative structure and granted important positions to Egyptians as well as Kushites. This policy of inclusion made it possible to strengthen the legitimacy of the new regime and to promote stability and cooperation between the two kingdoms.
religion and culture
Piankhy was a fervent worshiper of the Egyptian gods, especially the god Amun. Under his rule, the building of temples and monuments continued to flourish, and Egyptian culture was promoted in both Kush and Egypt. This policy helped strengthen cultural and religious ties between the two kingdoms and legitimize Piânkhy's authority as pharaoh.
International Relations and Trade
Piânkhy's reign was marked by an active foreign policy and extensive trade relations. It maintained diplomatic relations with other kingdoms in the region, such as the Assyrians, Phoenicians and Arabian kingdoms. Trade played a crucial role in the prosperity of the Kingdom of Kush, and Nubia's natural resources, such as gold, were exported to other regions of the ancient world.
Succession and inheritance
Piankhy was succeeded by his brother, Chabaka, who continued to rule Egypt and Nubia as pharaoh of the XXVth Dynasty. Piânkhy's legacy is carried on through the Kushite dynasty, which ruled Egypt for nearly a century and left a lasting imprint on Egyptian culture and history.
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