Psamtik II

GPTKB entity

Properties (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf City
gptkbp:burialPlace Saqqara
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Memphis
gptkbp:dateOfDeath c. 589 BC
gptkbp:dynasty 26th Dynasty of Egypt
gptkbp:father Necho II
gptkbp:hasBirthDate c. 610 BC
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Psamtik II
gptkbp:knownFor Building_projects_in_Egypt
Military_campaigns_against_the_Nubians
Strengthening_the_economy_of_Egypt
gptkbp:mother Unnamed_wife_of_Necho_II
gptkbp:notableEvent Established a legal code
Encouraged literacy and education
Established diplomatic relations with other nations
Involved in the construction of temples
Encouraged the building of ships
Encouraged the use of hieroglyphics
Established a system of roads for trade
Increased wealth through trade
Involved in the construction of pyramids
Supported the arts and crafts industry
Built_a_new_temple_at_Karnak
Built_fortifications_along_the_Nile
Defeated_the_Nubians
Encouraged_the_arts_and_culture_in_Egypt
Engaged_in_trade_with_the_Phoenicians
Expanded_Egyptian_territory
Facilitated_trade_with_the_Mediterranean
Increased_military_strength_of_Egypt
Increased_the_power_of_the_Pharaoh
Involved_in_conflicts_with_Babylon
Promoted_agricultural_development_in_Egypt
Promoted_the_worship_of_Amun
Promoted_the_worship_of_Osiris
Promoted_the_worship_of_Ra
Reformed_the_tax_system_in_Egypt
Restored_temples_in_Egypt
Strengthened_the_navy_of_Egypt
Strengthened_trade_relations_with_Greece
Supported_the_priesthood_of_Amun
gptkbp:predecessor Necho II
gptkbp:reign c. 595–589 BC
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Ancient_Egyptian_religion
gptkbp:successor Apries
gptkbp:title gptkb:Pharaoh_of_Egypt