Psammouthis, also known as Psammetichus or Psammuthis, was a pharaoh of the XXIXth dynasty of egypt, whose reign was very brief, spanning the year 393 BC. J.-C.
Historical context
The period during which Psammouthis reigned was marked by political instability in Egypt. There XXIXth dynasty had been established by Nepherites I, who overthrew Amyrtea for the XXVIIIe dynasty. However, power struggles and internal conflicts weakened the country and made the reign of Psammouthis difficult.
Accession to the throne and reign
Psammouthis acceded to the throne after the death of Nepherites I, although the exact circumstances of his accession remain uncertain. It is possible that he was a usurper who took advantage of the unstable political situation to seize power. However, it is also possible that he was a member of the royal family chosen to succeed Nepherites I.
Due to the shortness of his reign, information about Psammouthis' actions and accomplishments is limited. It is likely that he had to face significant governance challenges, such as consolidating his power and managing internal conflicts.
End of reign and posterity
The reign of Psammouthis ended in 393 BC. BC, when he was overthrown by Hakor, who established the XXXe dynasty. The short duration of his reign and the lack of information available on Psammouthis makes it difficult to assess his impact on Egyptian history.
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