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Nectanebo II
- Reign
- 359–341 BC
- Throne name
- Senedjem-ib-Re
- Dynasty
- 30th Dynasty
- Period
- Late Period, 664–332 BC
- Capital at the time
- Sais, Memphis
Nectanebo II is listed in the king list under ‘30th Dynasty’ and so belongs to this period: Late Period (664–332 BC). Reign: 359–341 BC. The throne name is Senedjem-ib-Re.
What is known about Nectanebo II
Nectanebo II supported revolts against the Persians, who nevertheless conquered Egypt step by step from the winter of 342/341 onwards.
From the German Wikipedia list of pharaohs, CC BY-SA 4.0, translated and edited.
During this reign
- 343 BCNectanebo II, the last native pharaoh, flees from the Persians.
Other events of the period
- 404 BCAmyrtaeus frees Egypt from Persian rule.
- c. 370 BCThe 30th Dynasty builds many temples, for example on the island of Philae.
More about this period: Late Period
30th Dynasty: all rulers
- Nectanebo I
- Djedhor/Teos
- Nectanebo II
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