-660 ⟶ Psammetichus I Expels Assyrians from Egypt

Psammetichus I drives the Assyrians out of Egypt.
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-660

⚔️ Civil War Erupts in Egypt

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

⚔️ Esarhaddon's Campaigns: Assyrian Invasion of Egypt

Esarhaddon puts down a revolt in Ascalon supported by Taharqa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-gray-300 dark:underline dark:hover:text-gray-100">Taharqa, king of Egypt. In response, the Assyrians invade Egypt, but Taharqa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-gray-300 dark:underline dark:hover:text-gray-100">Taharqa is able to hold the invaders off.⟶
Esarhaddon's Campaigns: Assyrian Invasion of Egypt (-674)
Egyptian HistoryMilitary ConflictInvasionWarfareImperialismEsarhaddon
EgyptEgyptPalestinePalestine

⚔️ Esarhaddon's Second Invasion of Egypt: Memphis Captured

Esarhaddon again invades Egypt, capturing Memphis as well as a number of the royal family.⟶
Esarhaddon's Second Invasion of Egypt: Memphis Captured (-671)
Military CampaignPharaohInvasionWarfareEsarhaddon
EgyptEgyptIraqIraq

🛡️ Egyptian Revolt Against Assyrian Rule

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

⚔️ Assyrian Sack of Thebes

Assurbanipal captures and sacks Thebes, Egypt.⟶
Assyrian Sack of Thebes (-664)
ConquestThebesAssurbanipalSiegeWarfare
EgyptEgyptIraqIraq

🛡️ Psammetichus I Expels Assyrians from Egypt

Psammetichus I drives the Assyrians out of Egypt.⟶
Psammetichus I Expels Assyrians from Egypt (-660)
Military ConflictPharaohIndependenceWarfare
EgyptEgyptIraqIraq