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