Overview
The Twenty-third Dynasty was an Ancient Egyptian dynasty of ancient Libyan origin which is usually classified as the third dynasty of the ancient Egyptian Third Intermediate Period in modern periodization. This dynasty consisted of a number of Ma tribe descended kings ruling over parts of Egypt in the 9th and 8th centuries BC. Scholars are divided on the definition and composition of what they label the 23rd Dynasty.
Historical Periods
Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt (-800–-751)
800 BCE – 751 BCE
Area: 61,633 km²
Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt (-750–-701)
750 BCE – 701 BCE
Area: 61,633 km²