Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt: Map & History
The Twenty-third Dynasty was an Ancient Egyptian dynasty of ancient Libyan origin which is usually classified as the third dynasty of the ancient Egyptian Third Intermediate Period in modern periodization.
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The Twenty-third Dynasty was an Ancient Egyptian dynasty of ancient Libyan origin which is usually classified as the third dynasty of the ancient Egyptian Third Intermediate Period in modern periodization. This dynasty consisted of a number of kings descended from the Ma tribe and ruling over parts of Egypt in the 9th and 8th centuries BC. Scholars are divided on the definition and composition of what they label the 23rd Dynasty.
Modern Countries Once Part of Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt
At its mapped extent, Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Twenty-third 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.
Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt: Key Facts
| Founded | 818 BCE |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 715 BCE |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
- Twenty-fourth Dynasty of Egypt
Facts from Wikidata Q748170 (CC0).
Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt appears, with the other states of the time.
Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 61,633 km² in 726 BCE.
Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt exist?
Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt is dated to 800 BCE – 701 BCE, in the Bronze & Iron Age Civilizations era.
What was the capital of Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt?
The capital of Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt was Thebes, Herakleopolis.
How large was Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt at its peak?
At its peak in 726 BC Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt covered about 61,633 km².
Other Sovereign Realms
Classical Antiquity • Capital: Persepolis, Pasargadae, Susa, Babylon
Bronze Age Civilizations • Capital: Memphis
Bronze & Iron Age Civilizations • Capital: Kerma
Classical Antiquity • Capital: Persepolis, Pasargadae, Susa, Babylon