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Dynasty 21	Pharaohs rule from a capital in Nile Delta, sharing power with high priests of Amun at Thebes.	Section from a Book of the Dead (ca. 1070 - 945 B.C.)
Dynasties 22-24	Egypt gradually divided. In Dynasty 22 rulers of Libyan descent coexist with other contemporary dynasties. Throughout Dynasties 21-24 Egypt's international power wanes and control over Nubia collapses. Private tombs are more modest, but high artistic quality is maintained, most notably in decoration of coffins and in metal casting and inlay.	Statuette of Amun (945 - 715 B.C.)
Dynasty 25	Kushite rulers from Nubia invade and reunite Egypt under their rule. This drive from the south revives Egyptian art and architecture, seen in the great funeral "palaces" of high officials in Thebes and individualized images of high officials and Kushite kings. Assyrians invade and end Kushite rule over Egypt.