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Taharka (təhär`kə) or Tirhakah (tēr`əkə, tērhä`kə), d. 663 B.C., king of ancient Egypt, last ruler of the XXV dynasty; son of Piankhi. Before he was king, he led the Egyptians against Sennacherib, who disastrously defeated him. Seizing (688 B.C.) the throne by force, Taharka established a residence at Tanis. In 671 he lost Memphis and Lower Egypt to the Assyrians under Esar-Haddon Esar-Haddon (ē'sär-hăd`ən), king of ancient Assyria (681–668 B.C.), son of Sennacherib . ..... Click the link for more information. . On the withdrawal of the Assyrians, Taharka again entered Lower Egypt, only to be expelled (667) by Assurbanipal Assurbanipal (ä's ..... Click the link for more information. . He restored the temples at Napata. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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