History of Ancient Egypt: Dynasty XXX: The Last True Egyptian Pharaohs

The 30th Dynasty marks the final, defiant chapter of native Egyptian rule — a period of military brilliance, cultural revival, and high-stakes confrontation with the mighty Achaemenid Persian Empire. From Nectanebo I’s bold defenses and monumental building projects to Nectanebo II’s last stand against Artaxerxes III, this episode traces the rise, glory, and fall of Egypt’s last native pharaohs.

In this episode, we'll explore how a three-thousand-year-old civilization made one last effort to preserve its identity in a rapidly changing world.

Contents:

00:00 Introduction and Historical Backdrop
01:52 The Reign of Nectanebo I
02:22 Persian Invasion
03:44 Cultural and Architectural Legacy of Nectanebo I
06:24 The Reign of Teos and His Ambition
08:19 Teos's Downfall and Nectanebo II's Rise
09:50 Nectanebo II's Reign and Cultural Flourishing
11:02 The Final Persian Invasion and End of Native Rule
16:11 Daily Life in 30th Dynasty Egypt
18:55 Thank You and Patrons

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Machinimas created using Total War: Rome 2 Divide et Impera, Cyrus the Great campaign and Age of Bronze mod.

Sources and Suggested Reading:

Trouble in the West: Egypt and the Persian Empire 525-332 BC - Stephen Ruzicka
Archaeology and Empire in Achaemenid Egypt - Henry P. Colburn
The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt - Aidan Dodson and Dyan Hilton
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt - Toby Wilkinson
A History of Ancient Egypt - Marc Van De Mieroop
The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt - Ian Shaw
Chronicle of the Pharaohs - Peter A. Clayton

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