This dynasty began with trouble as Nectanebo I fought off a combined Persian/Greek attack. After that, his reign was long and stable and that stability was passed to Teos who created a large army which included Greek mercenaries and began attacking the Persians. Teos was replaced by Nectanebo II. Most of his reign was without conflict, but there was a Persian attack at the end which he was able to defeat.
With all the Pharaohs of this dynasty, we see a return to the old ways, refurbishing temples and creation of new temples, advances in art and an increase in literature. When Dynasty XXX ended with the death of Nectanebo II, the Persians took over. This was the last time Egyptians would rule Egypt for over two milleniums.
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