Saite Period Egypt

History Scratchpad [BP Img]

26th Dynasty in Egypt based in capital of Sais. Last native dynasty prior to the Persian conquest of Egypt. Started out as a puppet dynasty installed by the Assyrians. One of the four powers that rose after the fall of Assyria. Tried to regain Egypt's prominence in middle east, but thwarted by Neo-Babylonians. Did not fall to the Babylonians, but instead to the Persians.

Saite Period Egypt Web Pages

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-sixth_dynasty_of_Egypt