Amyrtaeus of Sais

king of Egypt

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Amyrtaeus of Sais was the sole king of the 28th dynasty of ancient Egypt, ruling from 404 to 399 BCE. His reign marked Egypt's successful rebellion and regained independence from the Persian Achaemenid Empire. While Persia's own difficulties prevented an immediate attempt to reconquer Egypt, internal struggles characterized the 4th century BCE. Despite periods of prosperity and efforts to maintain independence through alliances and military buildup, Egypt experienced continuous internal conflict for the throne. Amyrtaeus's rule was recognized in Upper Egypt by 401 BCE, but his dynasty was short-lived, ending after his death. Egypt's independence was ultimately lost again to the Persians in 343 BCE.12

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The 28th, 29th, and 30th dynasties
…Nile delta, and the Egyptian Amyrtaeus formed a Saite 28th dynasty, of which he was the sole king (404–399 bce). His rule was recognized in Upper Egypt by 401 bce, at a time when Persia’s troubles elsewhere forestalled an attempt to regain Egypt.
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…Nile delta, and the Egyptian Amyrtaeus formed a Saite 28th dynasty, of which he was the sole king (404–399 bce). His rule was recognized in Upper Egypt by 401 bce, at a time when Persia’s troubles elsewhere forestalled an attempt to regain Egypt.
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