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Theocracy, Fragmentation, and the Kushite Kings: Egypt after the New Kingdom

Tides of History

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Power Dynamics in Upper Egypt during the New Kingdom

This chapter discusses the significance of Upper Egypt in ancient Egypt, particularly during the New Kingdom period. It explores the power shift from the pharaohs to the powerful priesthood of Amun, the systematic stripping of royal burials, and the shift in cultural attitudes towards ancestral wealth.

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