Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt: Map & History
The Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt is usually classified as the fifth Dynasty of the Late Period of ancient Egypt.
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The Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt is usually classified as the fifth Dynasty of the Late Period of ancient Egypt. It was founded after the overthrow of Nepherites II in 380 BC by Nectanebo I, and was disestablished upon the invasion of Egypt by the Achaemenid king Artaxerxes III in 343 BC. This is the final native dynasty of ancient Egypt.
Modern Countries Once Part of Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt
At its mapped extent, Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt in Depth
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 to the machinations of his own brother Tjahapimu. Tjahepimu took advantage of Teos' unpopularity within Egypt by declaring his son—and Teos' nephew, Nectanebo II—king. The Egyptian army rallied around Nectanebo II which forced Teos to flee to the court of the king of Persia.
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Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt: Key Facts
| Religion | religion of ancient Egypt |
|---|---|
| Founded | 380 BCE |
| Dissolved | 343 BCE |
Preceded by
- Twenty-ninth Dynasty of Egypt
Succeeded by
- Thirty-first Dynasty of Egypt
Facts from Wikidata Q386303 (CC0).
Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 687,438 km² in 344 BCE.
Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt exist?
Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt is dated to 383 BCE – 338 BCE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
What was the capital of Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt?
The capital of Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt was Sebennytos.
How large was Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt at its peak?
At its peak in 344 BC Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt covered about 687,438 km².