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Amyrtaeus (Psamtik V)
- Reign
- 404–399 BC
- Dynasty
- 28th Dynasty
- Period
- Late Period, 664–332 BC
- Capital at the time
- Sais, Memphis
Amyrtaeus (Psamtik V) is listed in the king list under ‘28th Dynasty’ and so belongs to this period: Late Period (664–332 BC). Reign: 404–399 BC.
What is known about Amyrtaeus (Psamtik V)
The only pharaoh of the 28th Dynasty. Was at first recognised only in Lower Egypt, and from 400 BC in Upper Egypt as well.
From the German Wikipedia list of pharaohs, CC BY-SA 4.0, translated and edited.
During this reign
- 404 BCAmyrtaeus frees Egypt from Persian rule.
Other events of the period
- c. 370 BCThe 30th Dynasty builds many temples, for example on the island of Philae.
- 343 BCNectanebo II, the last native pharaoh, flees from the Persians.
More about this period: Late Period
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