History of Ancient Egypt: Dynasties XXVIII and XXIX: Holding on to Egypt's Independence

In this video, we step into one of the most dramatic chapters of Egypt’s Late Period — a time of ruthless power struggles, daring naval gambits, and high‑stakes diplomacy. From the fall of a rebel king to the rise of a new dynasty, Egypt stood defiant in the shadow of the Achaemenid Persian Empire… but for how long? 00:00 Introduction and Historical Backdrop 00:52 The End of Amyrtaeus 01:58 Nepherities I and the 29th Dynasty 03:09 Egypt and the Persian Threat 08:23 Succession Crisis 10:36 New Heights with Hakoris 14:01 Thank You and Patrons