Third Intermediate Period |
| Timeline / period: (1069-653 B.C.) The Third Intermediate Period covers the centuries between the New Kingdom (about 1550-1069 BC) and the Late Period. During the course of the Third Intermediate Period, the capitol of Egypt moved from Tanis to Nubia, to Thebes, to Sais and back to Nubia and Thebes. Obviously, there was some confusion as to who was ruling Egypt, and the succession of competing dynasties in this kingdom ruled mostly concurrently. Like the 21st Dynasty, the 22nd Dynasty was split between Upper and lower Egypt. Upper egypt was ruled by Horsiese, a high priest of Amun at Karnak. He was appointed by his cousin, Osorkon II, and while Osorkon ruled in the north, Horsiese took control of the south of Egypt. The rest of the 22nd Dynasty was as series of Libyan kings ruling in Tanis and Bubastis They were recognized over all of Egypt until the rival dynasty in Thebes and Leontopolis rose around 828. During this time another branch of the family at Thebes took the title high priest of Amun, and ruled almost independently in Upper Egypt. Around 945 BC another military man of 'Libyan' origin, from Bubastis, established direct control over the entire country as king Sheshonq I, marking the beginning of the 22nd Dynasty. Egypt lost its control over Israel and Lebanon (this is the story of Moses) and was again ruled by different kings in the north and the south. Nubia got back its independence altogether, and had its own kings, and so did the Egyptian territories in Israel and Syria (this is the time of King David and King Solomon in the Bible). Relatively little building took place during the Third Intermediate Period, but the creation of stylistically and technologically innovative bronze and precious temple statuary of gods, kings, and great temple officials flourished. Temple precincts, with the sanctity and safety they offered, were favored burial sites for royal and nonroyal persons alike. Gold and silver royal burial equipment from Tanis shows the highest quality of craftsmanship. Nonroyal coffins and papyri bear elaborate scenes and texts that ensured the rebirth of the deceased. Around 715 BC, a black Sudanese (or Kushite) king from south of Egypt, named Piankhy, invaded and conquered most of Egypt and founded Dynasty 25 of the Pharaohs. Preoccupied with internal rivalries during the Third Intermediate Period, Egypt gradually lost its traditional control of Nubia, located to its south. About 760 B.C., an independent native dynasty began to rule Nubia, or Kush, from Napata in what is now the Sudan and extended its influence into southern Egypt. In 729 B.C., the Egyptian rulers Namlot and Tefnakht joined forces to extend their control farther into Upper Egypt. |
| Money & Coins | Recreation Part 1 | Trading of Goods |
| Famous Monuments | Recreation Part 2 | Translation Of Hieroglyphics |
| Mummies / Mummification | Religion Part 1 | Transportation System |
| Music in Ancient Egypt | Religion Part 2 | Viziers Ranking |
| Musical Instruments | Religious Beliefs | Famous Wars Fought |
| Myths Part 1: Creation, Eye of Ra | Sarcophagus | Weaponry & Chain of Command |
| Myths Part 2: Death | Children's Schools | Common Weapons Used in War |
| Names and Meanings | Science and Technology | Women's Life Part 1 |
| Numbering System | Role of Scribes | Women's Life Part 2 |
| Obelisks Designs | Life of Slaves & Slavery | Status of Women |
| Paintings Style, Colours | Social Classes in Ancient Egypt | British Museum and Ancient Egypt |
| Papyrus Invention | Soldiers in the Army | Burial Tombs In Ancient Egypt |
| Pharaohs Dynasties | Sphinxes - majestic monuments | Concept of Afterlife |
| Pottery Designs | Common Sports Played | Farming In Ancient Egypt |
| Priests' Role | Famous Statues | Common Food and Drink |
| Process Of Embalming | Symbols and Meanings | King Tutankhamun of Egypt |
| Famous Proverbs | Tattoos and Designs | Sun God: Ra |
| Queens Part 1: Cleopatra | Technology Advancements | The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt |
| Queens Part 2: Other Queens | Temples' Significance | Valley of The Kings |
| Popular Quotes | Commonly used Tools | Pictures/Photos |
