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Third Intermediate period

Egyptian history
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The Third Intermediate period of ancient Egypt, spanning roughly from 1076 to 723 BCE, was a time of political fragmentation and shifting power centers. The capital moved from Tanis in the Nile delta to Sais in the western delta. During this era, Libyan rulers like Tefnakhte attempted to unify Egypt, facing challenges from the Kushite rulers of Nubia, such as Piye and Shabaka. Shabaka eventually consolidated control, founding the 25th dynasty. This period also saw increased interaction and conflict with the growing Assyrian Empire, impacting Egyptian foreign policy and military endeavors.1

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  1. ancient Egypt - The 15th (c. 1630–c. 1530 bce ) through 17th (c. 1630–c. 1540 bce ) dynasties
  2. ancient Egypt - The 24th and 25th dynasties
  3. ancient Egypt - The 7th and 8th dynasties (c. 2150–c. 2118 bce )
  4. ancient Egyptian religion - Nature and significance
  5. ancient Egyptian religion - Sources and limitations of ancient and modern knowledge

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