Twenty-sixth Dynasty (Egyptian)

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Refers to the period in Egypt from about 664 to 525 BCE also known as the Saite Dynasty after its capital of Sais. The period is characterized by a revival of the arts particularly in sculpture which developed a uniform idealized style known as the Saite style.
Twenty-sixth Dynasty
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024