"Libyans – Ancient Egyptian Enemies" Topic
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Tango01 | 11 Oct 2014 10:57 p.m. PST |
"Libyans" were one of the traditional enemies of Egypt and appear to have been almost any desert-dwelling, nomadic or seminomadic population, which lived to the west of the Nile valley. Conflict between Egypt and Libyans is suggested (if not fully attested) by the "Libya Palette," the reliefs in the pyramid temple of Sahure, and of Menthuhotep II at Deir el-Bahari. The archaic names Tjemeh and Tjehenu are used throughout the dynastic period, but, from the 19th Dynasty onward, specific tribal groups are named: the Seped, the Libu, and the Meshwesh. These groups became a grave threat to Egypt. Sety I included scenes of his Libyan Wars in the cycle of his campaigns depicted at Karnak (Thebes). A string of fortresses to control Libyan movements toward Egypt was built in the reign of Ramesses II. Stretching westward from Memphis along the western edge of the Delta to Rakote and on through Karm Abu-Girg, el- Gharbaniyat, and Alamein to Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham, the forts seem to have lasted only for this reign. Perhaps forced by famine to find new grazing lands, Libyan groups invaded Egypt in the reign of Merenptah and Ramesses III. Ramesses III settled Libyan soldiers in garrison towns, probably around Bubastis. The text of a stela from Deir el-Medina also refers to the victories of these years and suggests that Ramesses might have forced assimilation. Later in the 20th Dynasty, there were Libyan incursions into Upper Egypt particularly around Thebes. A statue of Ramesses VI shows him leading a Libyan captive. The Libyans dominated Egypt during the Third Intermediate Period, with the dynasty founded by Sheshonq I. The Libyan dynasts of the Delta presented a major source of opposition to the attempts of the kings of Kush and Assyria to control Egypt. Psamtik I, probably a descendant of Libyan dynasts, led campaigns against the "Libyans" early in his reign. Later references are more specific about locations…" Main page weaponsandwarfare.com/?p=38008 Amicalement Armand |
Zargon | 12 Oct 2014 3:22 a.m. PST |
Thanks Armand, was looking for info on them as I now am building biblical army's for the new Sword and Spear rules and all info is welcome on the Biblical antagonests*m Cheers |
Coyotepunc and Hatshepsuut | 12 Oct 2014 10:42 a.m. PST |
Thank you, I always like good information about the "historical opponents" of the main peoples of an era. |
Tango01 | 12 Oct 2014 11:40 a.m. PST |
Happy you enjoyed the info boys!. (smile) Amicalement Armand |
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