The Conquest of Egypt by Piānkhi—

A monumental granite stele, discovered near Gebel Barkal in the Napatan Region of Sudan, provides a rare and detailed hieroglyphic account of King Piānkhi's conquest of Egypt. The stele, weighing approximately 2.25 tons, was found accidentally in 1862 by an Egyptian officer during a mission near Kassingar, close to the Fourth Cataract of the Nile. This artifact, along with four others, offers invaluable insights into the political and military campaigns of the 25th Dynasty of Egypt. The stele's inscriptions describe Piānkhi's invasion, highlighting its significance in understanding ancient Nubian-Egyptian relations. Archaeological excavations, including those conducted by the Anglo-Egyptian Frontier Field Force in 1897, have further revealed the ruins of temples and pyramids near Gebel Barkal, suggesting a long history of royal activity in the region. These findings underscore the strategic importance of the Napatan Region during this period.

(Ed.). (2014). The Conquest of Egypt by Piānkhi—. Egyptian Literature (Routledge Revivals), 13–78. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203067178-8