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Saturday, June 6, 2026

Collection of facts about the Third Intermediate Period of Egypt

This post is a collection of facts about the Third Intermediate Period of Egypt (c. 1077 - 664 BC). There are 11 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Preceded by the New Kingdom
• 21st Dynasty - 25th Dynasty
• Smendes I ruled Lower Egypt while the High Priest of Amun ruled Upper Egypt
• 22nd Dynasty reunited Egypt
• Fragmentation during the 23rd Dynasty
• Nubian people lead by Piye invaded Egypt during the 24th Dynasty
• 25th Dynasty founded by Piye
• Rulers of the 25th Dynasty move to homeland at Napata and established the Kingdom of Kush
• Assyria invaded Egypt 670 - 663 BC
• Assyria sacked Thebes and Memphis
• Followed by the Late Period