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Every Egyptian Ever

Ages 5โ€“12

Pharaoh

Cartoon of a king in a striped nemes and broad collar

Psamtik I

He brought Egypt back under one king.

Years
About 664โ€“610 BCE
We are not sure of the exact year.
Time
Late Period. Late Period.
Where they ruled or lived
Sais

Three facts

  1. 1He ruled from Sais in the delta.
  2. 2He ended the last Assyrian hold on Egypt.
  3. 3Greek soldiers served in his army.

More to know

The Late Period is full of comebacks. Egypt was old, but not finished. His name is also written Psammetichus.

Places: Sais.

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