XXIV / XXV Dynasties (During III intermediate period) Tefnakht was the first king of the XXIVDynasty.(725-720 B.C.) In the Piankhy (Piye) stela, he is called the "chief of the West," and "chief of Sais."(Sais, known as Zau in ancient Egyptian and today as Sa el-Hagar, is located in Egypt's Delta) He also gave himself titles as prophets and royal titles. Probably his expansionist activity was the cause of an invasion from the South.  BAKENRENEF (Bocchoris for greeks)720-715 B.C. Bakenranef was the son of Tefnakht and second king of XXIVth Dynasty. His name was found on a vase that was found in an Etruscan tomb at Tarquinia which is located 100 kilometers northwest of Rome. Papyrus plants on the vase suggest the area of the Delta. He is shown in the company of gods and goddesses, such as goddess Neith of Sais.He negotiated an aliance with Assirians against Kushites. because they rivaled the Nubian kings of the XXV Dynasty (Kushite).. Kashta was the first King of the twenty fifth dynasty ,Piye, who was one of his sons was his sucessor he was the king who conquered Egypt and brought it under his control. SHABAKA (716-702 B.C.) -his brother- succeeded him to the throne  After suppressing a revolt risen by northern princes and Bocchoris was burnt  alive at a stake. Shabaka then ruled over Egypt. he followed the policy of his predecessors, which was mainly based upon intrigues and making political alliances. Traces of Shabaka's building activities are found both at Delta and to the south.

• published: 23 Apr 2014
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