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What are the last two dynasties, the short-lived Persian-ruled 31st Dynasty and the longer-lasting Ptolemaic Dynasty, later considered as?
What are the last two dynasties, the short-lived Persian-ruled 31st Dynasty and the longer-lasting Ptolemaic Dynasty, later considered as?
Which ancient Egyptian priest is credited with dividing the dynasties into 33 pharaonic dynasties?
Which ancient Egyptian priest is credited with dividing the dynasties into 33 pharaonic dynasties?
Who were the first 30 divisions derived from in the system of dividing dynasties into 33 pharaonic dynasties?
Who were the first 30 divisions derived from in the system of dividing dynasties into 33 pharaonic dynasties?
What shortcomings does the system of dividing dynasties into 33 pharaonic dynasties have?
What shortcomings does the system of dividing dynasties into 33 pharaonic dynasties have?
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What is the Aegyptaiaca, attributed to Manetho, believed to have been written for?
What is the Aegyptaiaca, attributed to Manetho, believed to have been written for?
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The Last Two Dynasties of Ancient Egypt
- The last two dynasties are the 31st Dynasty, which was short-lived and ruled by the Persians, and the Ptolemaic Dynasty, which lasted longer.
- These two dynasties are later considered as the Greek period of ancient Egypt.
The Division of Dynasties
- The ancient Egyptian priest Manetho is credited with dividing the dynasties into 33 pharaonic dynasties.
- The first 30 divisions were derived from Egyptian records and king lists.
Limitations of the 33-Dynasty System
- The system of dividing dynasties into 33 pharaonic dynasties has several shortcomings, including the possibility of overlapping dynasties and inconsistencies in the records.
The Aegyptaiaca
- The Aegyptaiaca is a historical work attributed to Manetho.
- It is believed to have been written for the Greek ruler Ptolemy II.
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Test your knowledge about the series of rulers in ancient Egyptian history, traditionally divided into 33 pharaonic dynasties and commonly grouped by modern scholars into 'kingdoms' and 'intermediate periods'. Learn about the historical sources and divisions of these dynasties.
