-1177 ⟶ Ramesses III Defeats the Sea Peoples

c. 1177 BC: Ramesses III of Egypt repels attacks by northern...
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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

🦠 Death of Pharaoh Ramesses V from Smallpox

death of Pharaoh Ramesses V, from smallpox.⟶
Death of Pharaoh Ramesses V from Smallpox (-1160)
PharaohDiseaseEpidemicSmallpoxNew KingdomDeathMedical History
EgyptEgypt

👑 Ramesses VII Ascends the Throne of Egypt

Ramesses VII begins his reign as the sixth ruler of the Twentieth Dynasty of Egypt.⟶
Ramesses VII Ascends the Throne of Egypt (-1137)
PharaohDynastyMonarchyNew KingdomThebes
EgyptEgypt

⚔️ Civil War Erupts in Egypt

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

⚔️ 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

🛡️ Psammetichus I Expels Assyrians from Egypt

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