The Persians in Egypt: Achaemenid Rule and the Fall of Native Pharaohs — Fexingo History

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The Persians in Egypt: Achaemenid Rule and the Fall of Native Pharaohs — Fexingo History

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Episode 6 of Why Ancient Egypt Finally Fell shifts focus to the two periods of Persian rule that bookended the end of native Egyptian dynasties. Lucas and Luna explore how Cambyses II conquered Egypt in 525 BCE, the controversial stories about his reign (including the Apis bull killing and the lost army in the desert), and the administrative changes under Darius I, who built the Suez Canal and codified Egyptian law. They discuss the Egyptian revolt under Amyrtaeus, the second Persian occupation under Artaxerxes III, and the famous 'Satrap stela' that shows Khababash challenging Persian authority. The episode covers the Battle of Pelusium, the role of mercenaries, and how Persian rule paved the way for Alexander the Great's takeover. Key figures include Cambyses II, Darius I, Psamtik III, Udjahorresnet, Amyrtaeus, Khababash, and Artaxerxes III. The conversation highlights cultural tensions, religious policies, and the gradual erosion of pharaonic power.

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