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Every Egyptian Ever

Ages 5–12

Pharaoh and General

Cartoon of a king in a striped nemes and broad collar

Piye

A king from Kush who took control of Egypt.

Years
About 744–714 BCE
We are not sure of the exact year.
Time
Late Period. Late Period.
Where they ruled or lived
NapataThebes

Three facts

  1. 1He came from Napata, south of Egypt.
  2. 2A long stone text tells of his march north.
  3. 3He honoured the god Amun.

More to know

Kushite kings saw themselves as true pharaohs. They repaired temples and kept Egyptian rites. His name is also written Piankhi.

Places: Napata, Thebes.

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