Saite dynasty
ancient Egyptian history
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foreign policy
- In ancient Egypt: The Late period (664–332 bce)
The Saite dynasty generally pursued a foreign policy that avoided territorial expansion and tried to preserve the status quo. Assyria’s power was waning. In 655 bce Psamtik I marched into Philistia in pursuit of the Assyrians, and in 620 bce he apparently repulsed Scythians from the…
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