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Definition of the 29th Dynasty Twenty-ninth Dynasty Dates: 393–380 B.C.E. Ancient Egyptian Dynasties Ancient Egytian Dynasties Early Dynastic Period: 1st - 2nd Dynasties The Old Kingdome 3rd - 6th Dynasties 1st Intermediate Period 7th - 10th Dynasties The Middle Kingdom 11th - 12th Dynasties 2nd Intermediate Period 13th - 20th Dynasties The New Kingdom 18th - 20th Dynasties Post Empire 21st - 31st Dynasties History of the 29th Dynasty and its Pharaohs Ancient Egyptian History - 29th Dynasty Fact Sheet Fact 1 on 29th Dynasty: The previous short-lived dynasty of the pharaoh Amyrtaois resulted in rebellion and his removal from office and execution by the founder of the next line of pharaohs, Nephrites I. Fact 2 on 29th Dynasty: Nephrites I won the throne through military force and immediately changed the power base of Egypt from the city of Sais to his home city of Mendes - refer to map below. Fact 3 on 29th Dynasty: Nephrites I adhered to Apis cult involving festivals and rituals that involved the bull-god and the Pharaoh. Religious rituals were conducted in relation to the rejuvenation of the powers of the Pharaoh and the king accompanied the bull-god in the parade and is referred to as the "Race of the Apis bull". Fact 4 on 29th Dynasty: The "Race of the Apis bull" was deemed to be an extremely important occasion and is mentioned in the Palermo Stone. Fact 5 on 29th Dynasty: Nephrites I brought some stability to the government of Egypt and took steps to and regulated trade. Fact 6 on 29th Dynasty: When Nepherites died he should have been followed by his son Muthis. But a powerful faction supported Psammuthes. Psammuthes usurped the throne but he only managed to reign for a year. He was followed by Haker. Fact 7 on 29th Dynasty: King Haker claimed to be the grandson of Nephrites I and therefore the rightful ruler of Egypt. He reigned for thirteen years during which time he initiated various building projects. Fact 8 on 29th Dynasty: King Haker was confronted by the Persian King Artaxerxes II. Haker, allied with Cyprus and Greece, fought a three year war between 385 and 383 BC and kept the Persian threat at bay with the help of Greek mercenaries. Fact 9 on 29th Dynasty: Peace had returned to the country, but there was more political strife, and Haker was deposed by Nepherites II. Fact 10 on 29th Dynasty: Nepherites II was in turn deposed after ruling Egypt for only 4 months. He was believed to have been killed by his successor, Nectanebo I, who founded the next dynasty. Ancient Egyptian History - 29th Dynasty Fact Sheet History of the 29th Dynasty Pharaohs 29th Dynasty Chronology - Succession and History of the Mendes Kings Chronology of the Mendes Kings Name - Dates of Reign King Nepherites I - 399–393 BC King Amenhotep I - 393 BC King Haker (Hakoris) - 393–380 BC King Nepherites II - 380 BC Chronology of the Kings 29th Dynasty History Ancient Egyptian History Egytian Time Periods Prehistoric Egytpt 5000 - 3100BCE Early Dynastic Period: 3100 - 2686 BCE The Old Kingdom 2686 - 2181 BCE 1st Intermediate Period 2181 - 2134 BCE The Middle Kingdom 2134 - 1782 BCE 2nd Interm ediate Period 1782 - 1550 BCE The New Kingdom 1550 - 1069 BCE 3rd Interm ediate Period 1069 - 664 BCE The Late Period 664 - 332 BCE Ptolemaic Egypt 332 - 30 BCE Roman & Byzantine Egypt 30 BCE - 641 CE 29th Dynasty Ancient Egyptian History |
