The Mission to Ethiopia Begins
As soon as the Ichthyophagi arrived from Elephantine, Cambyses wasted no time. These men were chosen because they knew the […]
Cambyses Plans New Campaigns
After completing his conquest of Egypt, Cambyses began to think about further expansion of his empire. He carefully considered his
Cambyses Travels from Memphis to Sais
After these events, Cambyses left the city of Memphis and traveled to Sais, a city closely connected with the former
The Death of the King’s Son
The messengers sent by Cambyses arrived too late to save the life of Psammenitus’ son. He had been chosen as
Cambyses Tests the Fallen King of Egypt
Ten days after the fortress of Memphis had fallen, Cambyses decided to test the strength of spirit of Psammenitus, the
The Flight of the Egyptian Army
After their defeat on the battlefield, the Egyptian soldiers lost all order and discipline. As soon as they turned their
A Remarkable Sight on the Battlefield
On the battlefield where this great fight took place, I was shown something truly remarkable by the local people. Long
Psammenitus Prepares to Defend Egypt
Psammenitus, the son of Amasis, set up his camp at the mouth of the Nile, near a place called Pelusium.
The Sacred Nature of Oaths Among the Arabs
The Arabs are known for keeping their promises more faithfully than almost any other people. To them, an oath is
Wine Trade Between Greece and Egypt
There is an interesting custom connected with Egypt that many people who travel there do not know about. Twice every