Alexander in
Persian Rule in
Cambyses
Attempted to undermine priesthood
Destruction of temples
Killing the sacred Apis bull
Most rebellious province
Revolted many times
Independent for sixty years {403-343}
Had only been ruled by
March to Pelusium
Fortress of
Welcomed by Egyptians
March to
Triumph
Coronation as pharaoh
Royal titles included “son of god”
Egyptian views on kingship
Pharaoh as son of/incarnation of God
Rule by foreign pharaohs
Nubians
Libyans
Persians had not taken title of pharaoh
Alexander’s interpretation of this
Restoration of temples
Founding of
Prophetic dream of founding
Purposes
Port for access to
Center for Greek dominance
Trading center
Base for garrisons
Laying out of
Egyptian royal ritual of laying the line
Axial system
Sheltered port
Market (agora)
Fortifications
Bad oracle of birds eating grain
Aristander’s interpretation
Impact of
Consultation of the oracle at Siwah Oasis
Policy in
Respect Egyptian religion
Leave Egyptians in charge of local affairs
Macedonian leaders and garrison
Army rests and recuperates
Collection of supplies for march to
Resistance in