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KINGS FROM KUSH: PROBLEMS WITH THE TWENTY-FIFTH DYNASTY - THE ASSYRIAN EVIDENCE.

Authors :
Morkot, Robert
Source :
Ancient Egypt Magazine; Nov/Dec2021, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p42-47, 6p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article focuses on investigation of the problematic order of succession of Egypt's Kushite kings with the enigmatic inscription of an Assyrian king. It mentions Assyrian royal inscriptions follow a standard pattern, with invocations of deities, the royal titulary and a preamble. It also mentions Assyrians captured Ashdod, Gath and Ashdod-yam, which were added to their empire and Delta dynasts such as ‘Shilkanni.'

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14709996
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Ancient Egypt Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
153519715