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Cambyses II admiring the beauty of the daughter of Amasis
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Cambyses II admiring the beauty of the daughter of Amasis
Cambyses II desires to marry the daughter of Amasis for her beauty, but is then sent to the daughter of Apries. After facing this rejection Cambyses retaliated, demanding war. Date: C.520 B.C
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In this image from ancient history, Cambyses II, the king of Persia, is depicted admiring the beauty of the daughter of Amasis, the Pharaoh of Egypt, around 520 BC. The serene and elegant scene portrays Cambyses II, dressed in Persian attire, gazing at the Egyptian princess with admiration and longing in his eyes. The princess, dressed in traditional Egyptian garb, sits demurely, her enchanting features captivating the Persian monarch. However, this moment of admiration was not meant to be. Political alliances and power struggles intervened, and Cambyses II was instead betrothed to the daughter of Psammetichus II, also known as Hophra or Apries. This unexpected turn of events left Cambyses II feeling humiliated and rejected, leading him to seek retaliation against Egypt. The peaceful scene of admiration is a stark contrast to the impending conflict that was to follow. The rejection of his desired bride ignited a fierce desire for conquest, and Cambyses II led his Persian army to invade Egypt. The war between Cambyses II and Psammetichus II marked the end of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt and the beginning of Persian rule over the once-proud Egyptian kingdom. This evocative image serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of ancient politics and the role that personal emotions and desires could play in shaping the course of history. The beauty of the Egyptian princess, with her captivating features, unwittingly set in motion a chain of events that would change the political landscape of the ancient world.
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