The Saite Renaissance

What happened

Psamtik I, ruling from Sais in the Delta, threw off Assyrian control and reunited Egypt, founding the 26th (Saite) Dynasty. His reign began a cultural revival that consciously looked back to the art and traditions of Egypt's earlier golden ages.

Why it matters

The Saite period was Egypt's last long era of native rule and prosperity before centuries of foreign domination.

Sources

• World History Encyclopedia. Late Period of Ancient Egypt · Reputable source