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Cambyses’ Cruelty Beyond His Own Family
Cambyses did not show madness and cruelty only toward his own family. His violent behavior also reached others around him, including those who were...
Different Stories About the Death of Cambyses’ Sister
Just as there were different stories about the death of Smerdis, there are also two different accounts of how Cambyses’ sister and wife died....
Cambyses and the Beginning of His Madness
Cambyses, the king of Persia, was already known for strange and violent behavior, even before the events described here. However, according to Egyptian tradition,...
Cambyses Questions the Egyptian Priests
After the officers of Memphis were put to death, Cambyses summoned the Egyptian priests to appear before him. He questioned them carefully about the...
The March Against the Ammonians
The men who were sent to attack the Ammonians set out from Thebes. They did not travel alone, for they had guides to lead...
The Return of the Spies
After the spies had seen all that the Ethiopians wished to show them, they returned to Egypt. There they reported everything to King Cambyses....
What Is Known About the Nile River
The Nile River flows through regions where people live, and in those inhabited areas its course is well known. Travelers and local people understand...
The Lands Beyond the Libyan Coast
Above the coastline of Libya, and beyond the lands inhabited by the maritime tribes, the country changes greatly. This inland region is full of...
Knowledge of the Nile River
The course of the Nile River is well known throughout Egypt. People also know its path for a long distance beyond Egypt’s southern border....
Journey Beyond Meroe
After leaving the city of Meroe and continuing along the Nile, you travel the same distance it took to reach the capital from Elephantine....
