Nectanebo II
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Nectanebo II 🇪🇬

Senedjemibre Nakhthorhebyt (Known as "Nectanebo II")
Last Native Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, Builder of Philae and Behbeit el-Hagar
Born c. 380 BCE 🇪🇬 Sebennytos, Egypt
Passed Away c. 342 BCE Upper Nubia, Sudan
Lifespan ~38 years old
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Archival Overview

Third and final Pharaoh of the Thirtieth Dynasty who holds the historic distinction of being the last native Egyptian to rule Egypt as pharaoh, renowned for his lavish devotion to the gods and temple construction from Delta to Philae.

Biographical Record

Ascending the throne with the aid of Spartan king Agesilaus II, Nectanebo II defended Egypt against early Persian invasions with great tactical success. He dedicated enormous resources to building temples, including the Isis temple at Philae and the magnificent granite temple of Isis at Behbeit el-Hagar.

In 343 BCE, a massive Persian army led by Artaxerxes III outmaneuvered Egyptian defenses at Pelusium. Nectanebo retreated to Memphis and then fled south into Nubia, leaving behind a legendary reputation as a scholar-magician celebrated in the Alexander Romance.

Key Life Milestones

c. 360 BCE

Coronation as Pharaoh of Egypt

Ascended the throne in Sebennytos, initiating the final grand restoration of native Egyptian temples.

c. 350 BCE

Foundation of the Temple of Isis at Philae

Constructed the monumental entry kiosk and inner sanctuary at Philae, founding its world-famous cult center.

c. 360 BCE

Coronation as Pharaoh of Egypt

Ascended the throne in Sebennytos, initiating the final grand restoration of native Egyptian temples.

c. 350 BCE

Foundation of the Temple of Isis at Philae

Constructed the monumental entry kiosk and inner sanctuary at Philae, founding its world-famous cult center.

c. 360 BCE

Coronation as Pharaoh of Egypt

Ascended the throne in Sebennytos, initiating the final grand restoration of native Egyptian temples.

c. 350 BCE

Foundation of the Temple of Isis at Philae

Constructed the monumental entry kiosk and inner sanctuary at Philae, founding its world-famous cult center.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Royal Crypt of the Thirtieth Dynasty
Sebennytos, Egypt
GPS: 30.9708, 31.2408
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