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Bronze & Iron Age Civilizations800 BCE – 701 BCEPeak: 61,633 km² (726 BCE)

Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt: Map & History

The Twenty-third Dynasty was an Ancient Egyptian dynasty of ancient Libyan origin which is usually classified as the third dynasty of the ancient Egyptian Third Intermediate Period in modern periodization.

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Capital: Thebes, HerakleopolisPeak Extent: 61,633 km²Vector Attribution: Cliopatria (CC BY 4.0)Wikidata: Q748170 ↗
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Ancient Egyptian dynasty

The Twenty-third Dynasty was an Ancient Egyptian dynasty of ancient Libyan origin which is usually classified as the third dynasty of the ancient Egyptian Third Intermediate Period in modern periodization. This dynasty consisted of a number of kings descended from the Ma tribe and ruling over parts of Egypt in the 9th and 8th centuries BC. Scholars are divided on the definition and composition of what they label the 23rd Dynasty.

Capital / Seat
Thebes, Herakleopolis
Common Languages
Egyptian language
State Governance
Absolute monarchy
Historical Religion
Ancient Egyptian Religion
Peak Territory
61,633 km²
Preceded By
Twenty-second Dynasty of Egypt
Succeeded By
Twenty-fourth Dynasty of Egypt
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Modern Countries Once Part of Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt

At its mapped extent, Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.

Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.

Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt: Key Facts

Key facts about Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt
Founded818 BCE
Dissolved715 BCE

Succeeded by

  • Twenty-fourth Dynasty of Egypt

Facts from Wikidata Q748170 (CC0).

Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt Map Over Time

Dated world maps on which Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt appears, with the other states of the time.

Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt Timeline

Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion

1 Epochs
Territorial Apex726 BCE

Expansion to peak recorded area of 61,633 km² in 726 BCE.

Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt exist?

Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt is dated to 800 BCE – 701 BCE, in the Bronze & Iron Age Civilizations era.

What was the capital of Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt?

The capital of Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt was Thebes, Herakleopolis.

How large was Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt at its peak?

At its peak in 726 BC Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt covered about 61,633 km².