Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt

A 30th dynasty Egyptian funerary mask
Egypt
380 BC–343 BC
Stele of Nectanebo I
Capital Sebennytos
Languages Egyptian language
Religion Ancient Egyptian Religion
Government Absolute monarchy
Historical era Classical antiquity
   Deposition of Nefaarud II 380 BC
   Conquests of Artaxerxes III 343 BC
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Twenty-ninth Dynasty of Egypt
Thirty-first Dynasty of Egypt

The Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt (notated Dynasty XXX, alternatively 30th Dynasty or Dynasty 30) is usually classified as the fifth Dynasty of the Ancient Egyptian Late Period. It was founded after the overthrow of Nefaarud II in 380 BC by Nectanebo I, and was disestablished upon the invasion of Egypt by the King of Persia, Artaxerxes III in 343 BC.

History

Nectanebo I had gained control of all of Egypt by November of 380 BC, but spent much of his reign defending his kingdom from Persian reconquest with the occasional help of Sparta or Athens. In 365 BC, Nectanebo made his son Teos co-king and heir, and until his death in 363 BC father and son reigned together. After his father's death, Teos invaded the Persian territories of modern Syria and Israel and was beginning to meet with some successes when he lost his throne due the machinations of his own brother Tjahapimu.[1]:377 Tjahepimu took advantage of Teos' unpopularity within Egypt by declaring his son—and Teos' nephew, Nectanebo II—king. The Egyptian army rallied around Nectanebo which forced Teos to flee to the court of the king of Persia.[1]:379

Nectanebo II's reign was dominated by the efforts of the Persian rulers to reconquer Egypt, which they considered a satrapy in revolt. For the first ten years, Nectanebo avoided the Persian reconquest because Artaxerxes III was forced to consolidate his control of the realm. Artaxerxes then attempted an unsuccessful invasion of Egypt in the winter of 351/350 BC; the repercussions of his defeat prompted revolts in Cyprus, Phoenicia, and Cilicia.[1]:379–380 Although Nectanebo gave support to these revolts, Artaxerxes would eventually suppress these rebellions and was once again able to invade Egypt in 343 BC. This second invasion proved successful, and Nectanebo was forced to withdraw from his defenses in the Nile Delta to Memphis, where he saw that his cause was lost. He thereupon fled south to Nubia, where he is assumed to have found refuge at the court of King Nastasen of Napata. Nectanebo, however, may have managed to maintain some form of independent rule in the south of Egypt for 2 more years since a document from Edfu is dated to his eighteenth year.[1]:380–381

Although a shadowy figure named Khababash proclaimed himself king and led a rebellion against the Persians from about 338 to 335 BC, Nectanebo has been considered the last native pharaoh of Egypt. His flight marked the end of Egypt as an independent entity.[1]:381

Pharaohs of the 30th Dynasty

Name of Pharaoh Image Reign Throne Name Comments
Nectanebo I
380-362 BC Kheperkare Deposed and likely killed Nefaarud II, Father of Teos.
Teos
362-360 BC Irmaatenre Co-regent with his father Nectanebo I from about 365 BC. Was overthrown by Nectanebo II.
Nectanebo II
360-343 BC Senedjemibra Setenpeninhur Last native ruler of ancient Egypt.

Timeline of the 30th Dynasty

Nectanebo II Teos of Egypt Nectanebo I

Family tree

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Teos
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nectanebo I
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Teos
 
 
 
 
Tjahapimu
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Khedebneithirbinet II (?)
 
 
 
 
Nectanebo II
 
 
 
 
 
 

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Nicolas Grimal, A History of Ancient Egypt, Blackwell Books: 1992.
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