sekkene

Sekkene, also known as Sekkeneh or Sekkeneh II, was a significant figure in the history of ancient Egypt. He was the last pharaoh of the Twenty-fifth Dynasty, which ruled from 732 to 656 BCE. Sekkene is primarily known for his role in the final years of the Twenty-fifth Dynasty, which was marked by a period of political instability and foreign invasions.

Sekkene ascended to the throne following the death of his father, Shebitku, in 715 BCE. His reign was relatively short, lasting until 712 BCE, when he was deposed by the Nubian general Piye. Piye then founded the Twenty-sixth Dynasty, which ruled from 664 to 525 BCE.

During Sekkene's reign, Egypt faced significant challenges, including invasions by the Libyan tribes and the Nubians. These invasions led to a decline in the power and influence of the Twenty-fifth Dynasty. Despite these difficulties, Sekkene's reign was marked by efforts to maintain the stability and integrity of the Egyptian state.

Sekkene's reign is relatively poorly documented compared to other pharaohs of the Twenty-fifth Dynasty. However, his role as the last pharaoh of this dynasty is significant in understanding the political and military history of ancient Egypt during the late Bronze Age. His reign marked the end of a period of significant change and upheaval in Egyptian history, setting the stage for the rise of the Twenty-sixth Dynasty and the eventual reunification of Egypt under the Saite Dynasty.