The Decline of Egypt Egypt’s desirable location made it the target of invaders. Under the influence of foreign rulers, the ancient

Egyptian culture gradually began to fade.

Egyptian Invasions

656 BC: The Assyrians

Arrive

The Assyrians the Nubian dynasty and took over Egypt.

639 BC: Psamtik I

Forces out the

Assyrians

The leader Psamtik I encouraged a of the Kingdom culture.

525 BC: The Persians

Take over Egypt

The Persians imposed on the Egyptians and demanded other

as well.

332 BC: The Greeks

Dominate

Alexander the , king of the Greek colony of ,

marched into Egypt and drove away the Persians.

305 BC: Ptolemy

Comes to Power

After Alexander’s death, his Ptolemy gained control of Egypt.

30 BC: Rome Takes

Control

After Cleopatra VII’s death, the Roman Empire, ruled by Emperor ,

took control of Egypt. This marked the of the ancient Egyptian civilization.

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