-836 ⟶ Civil War Erupts in Egypt

Civil war breaks out in Egypt.
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⚔️ Ramesses III Defeats the Sea Peoples

c. 1177 BC: Ramesses III of Egypt repels attacks by northern invaders (the "Sea-Peoples") in the 8th year of his reign (1177 or 1186 BC); an event which Eric Cline closely relates to the beginning of the Late Bronze Age collapse.⟶
Ramesses III Defeats the Sea Peoples (-1177)
Military ConflictPharaohInvasionDefense
EgyptEgypt

⚔️ Civil War Erupts in Egypt

Civil war breaks out in Egypt.⟶
Civil War Erupts in Egypt (-836)
Civil WarMilitary ConflictPolitical InstabilityPharaohMonarchy
EgyptEgypt

👑 Takelot II's Death Triggers Royal Succession Struggle in Egypt

Takelot II, king of Egypt, dies. Crown Prince Osorkon III and Shoshenq III, sons of Takelot, battle for the throne.⟶
Takelot II's Death Triggers Royal Succession Struggle in Egypt (-825)
SuccessionPharaohKingdomCivil WarPolitical Instability
EgyptEgypt

👑 Pedubastis I Founds the Twenty-third Dynasty in Egypt

Pedubastis I declares himself king of Egypt, founding the Twenty-third Dynasty.⟶
Pedubastis I Founds the Twenty-third Dynasty in Egypt (-817)
DynastyPharaohPolitical InstabilityKingdomThird Intermediate PeriodThebes
EgyptEgypt

🛡️ Egyptian Revolt Against Assyrian Rule

Egypt revolts against Assyria.⟶
Egyptian Revolt Against Assyrian Rule (-668)
RebellionMilitary ConflictPharaohImperialismPolitical InstabilityWarfare
EgyptEgypt

⚔️ Ptolemy XIII Deposes Cleopatra, Triggering Civil War

Ptolemy XIII deposes his co-regent Cleopatra, beginning the Ptolemaic civil war in Egypt⟶
Ptolemy XIII Deposes Cleopatra, Triggering Civil War (-48)
Ptolemaic KingdomCivil WarPolitical IntrigueCleopatraAncient greeceMonarchySuccession
EgyptEgypt