Ankmachis

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Ankmachis was the second Pharaoh of the rebel 35th dynasty, which controlled much of Lower Egypt during the reigns of Ptolemies IV and V. His rule lasted from approximately 199 to 186 BC.

He is believed to be the son of Harmachis (207-199 BC), who had declared independence around 205 BC. He succeeded to the throne around 199 BC, and managed to win back much of the country. The war between North and South continued until 185 BC with his arrest by Ptolemaic General Conanus. The Rosetta Stone was carved in a gesture of thanks to the priests for defeating Harmachis.

Little is known about his reign as most of records thereof were destroyed.