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The Achaemenid Siege of Memphis and the Fall of Egypt
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the Achaemenid conquest of Egypt under Cambyses II, focusing on the pivotal Siege of Memphis in 525 BCE. Drawing on Herodotus and the Egyptian Udjahorresnet inscription, they unpack the battle of Pelusium, the controversial use of cats as shields, and the aftermath of Persian rule. Discover how Cambyses was crowned Pharaoh, the fate of Psamtik III, and the lasting legacy of Persian administration in Egypt. A fresh angle on Achaemenid expansion that digs into cross-cultural encounters and military strategy. #Achaemenid #CambysesII…
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