Memphis main residential city. Qantir capital of Egypt. Invasions of sea peoples. Kings of Libyan origin rule at Tanis, Bubastis and Sais. Rulers of the Nubian kingdom of Kush reign over the Theban area.
Nubian kings extend control over Egypt.
The Nubians are driven back by the Assyrians. Kings from Sais in the Delta liberate Egypt from Assyrian invaders. Rebellion against the Persians results in independence under warrior-kings of Libyan origin. Egypt is the main production centre of wheat, papyrus and textiles for Roman Empire. Christianity ends pharaonic religion and culture.