The XXIXhe Egyptian dynasty lasted from 399 to 380 BC. J.-C., marking a period of transition between the Persian domination and the rise of the XXXe dynasty. The dynasty has four pharaohs, the most famous of whom is Nepherites I. This dynasty was marked by internal struggles for power and conflicts with foreign powers.
Nepherites I: founder of the XXIXth dynasty
Nepherites I, also known as Nepherites, was a Libyan-born ruler who founded the XXIXth dynasty after the death of Amyrtaeus, the last pharaoh of the XXVIIIe dynasty. Nepherites I established his capital at Mendes in the Nile Delta and worked to consolidate his power and strengthen the Egyptian economy.
The pharaohs of the XXIXth dynasty and their challenges
After Nepherites I, the dynasty saw reign three other pharaohs: Psammouthis, Hakoris and Nepherites II. Each of these rulers faced significant challenges, including the continued threat of the Persians, who sought to reconquer Egypt, and internal tensions within the Egyptian nobility.
Hakoris, the third pharaoh of the XXIXdynasty, managed to conduct an effective foreign policy, strengthening ties with the Greek city-states and repelling the Persians. However, internal strife continued to weaken the dynasty, eventually leading to its decline.
The end of the XXIXth dynasty and the advent of the XXXe dynasty
The XXIXhe dynasty ended with the reign of Nepherites II, which lasted less than a year. The dynasty was followed by the XXXe dynasty, led by Nectanebo I, an energetic ruler who worked to restore Egypt to greatness and resist Persian rule.
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Hotepsekhemwey / Sneferka / Nebra / ninetjer / Senedj / Noubnefer / Horus Ba / Peribsen / Sekhemib / Khasekhemwy / Neferkasokar / | |||
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Sekhaenre Yakbim/Nebuuserre Yaammou/Khauserre Qareh | |||
Semqen/Aper-Anat/Sakir-Har/Khyan/Apophis I/Apophis II?/Khamoudy | |||
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