Shoshenq I

AncientEmperorThird Intermediate Egypt-943 — -922

Libyan Dynasty XXII founder, Biblical Shishak, sacked Jerusalem.

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Quick Facts

Born

943 BCE

Died

922 BCE

Country

Third Intermediate Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)70

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score57.0

Shoshenq I — Complete Timeline

943 BC

Foundation of the 22nd DynastyPolitical Action

Shoshenq I, a Libyan chieftain, founded the 22nd Dynasty, ruling from Bubastis. This marked the rise of Libyan influence in Egypt, with Shoshenq consolidating power by appointing family members to key priestly and military positions.

Dynasty FoundationLibyan RuleBubastis

Impact: national

925 BC

Sack of JerusalemWar

Shoshenq I invaded the Kingdom of Judah and sacked Jerusalem, looting the Temple of Solomon and the royal palace. This campaign, recorded in the Hebrew Bible and on the Bubastite Portal at Karnak, brought immense wealth to Egypt and weakened Judah.

JerusalemTemple LootingBiblical Shishak

Impact: regionaldestructive

Campaign in Palestine and the NegevWar◆ Major

Shoshenq I led a major military campaign through Palestine and the Negev, attacking over 150 cities and towns. The campaign reasserted Egyptian dominance in the region and is documented on the Bubastite Portal at Karnak.

PalestineMilitary CampaignKarnak

Impact: regionalconstructive

Construction of the Bubastite PortalCultural◆ Major

Shoshenq I commissioned the Bubastite Portal at the Temple of Karnak, a monumental gateway recording his military victories in Palestine. The portal served as a propaganda tool, showcasing his achievements and legitimizing his Libyan dynasty.

KarnakMonumentPropaganda

Impact: nationalconstructive