Osorkon II

AncientEmperorThird Intermediate Egypt-874 — -850

Builder pharaoh at Bubastis, Dynasty XXII.

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Quick Facts

Born

874 BCE

Died

850 BCE

Country

Third Intermediate Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score48.1

Osorkon II — Complete Timeline

860 BC

Construction of the Great Temple at BubastisCultural◆ Major

Osorkon II undertook a massive building program at Bubastis, constructing a grand temple to the goddess Bastet. The temple featured a large hypostyle hall, a pylon, and a sacred lake, becoming one of the most important religious centers of the 22nd Dynasty.

BubastisTemple ConstructionBastet

Impact: nationalconstructive

Celebration of the Sed FestivalCultural◆ Major

Osorkon II celebrated a Sed festival (jubilee) in his 30th year, a traditional ritual to renew the pharaoh's strength and legitimacy. The festival was commemorated with reliefs at Bubastis, showcasing his long reign and divine favor.

Sed FestivalJubileeBubastis

Impact: nationalconstructive

850 BC

Diplomatic Relations with AssyriaPolitical Action

Osorkon II maintained diplomatic relations with the rising Assyrian Empire under Ashurnasirpal II. He sent gifts and tribute to Assyria, avoiding conflict and securing Egypt's northern borders during a period of Assyrian expansion.

AssyriaDiplomacyTribute

Impact: regionalconstructive