Twentieth Dynasty of Egypt
Period from 1189 to 1077 BCE / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Twentieth Dynasty of Egypt (notated Dynasty XX, alternatively 20th Dynasty or Dynasty 20) is the third and last dynasty of the Ancient Egyptian New Kingdom period, lasting from 1189 BC to 1077 BC. The 19th and 20th Dynasties together constitute an era known as the Ramesside period. This dynasty is generally considered to mark the beginning of the decline of Ancient Egypt at the transition from the Late Bronze to Iron Age. During the period of the Twentieth Dynasty, Ancient Egypt faced the crisis of invasions by Sea Peoples. The dynasty successfully defended Egypt, while sustaining heavy damage.
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Twentieth Dynasty of Egypt | |||||||||
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1189 BC–1077 BC | |||||||||
Capital | Pi-Ramesses | ||||||||
Common languages | Egyptian language | ||||||||
Religion | Ancient Egyptian Religion | ||||||||
Government | Absolute monarchy | ||||||||
Historical era | New Kingdom of Egypt | ||||||||
• Established | 1189 BC | ||||||||
• Disestablished | 1077 BC | ||||||||
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