Siamun

AncientEmperorThird Intermediate Egypt-986 — -967

Dynasty XXI pharaoh, campaigned in Palestine.

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Quick Facts

Born

986 BCE

Died

967 BCE

Country

Third Intermediate Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)35

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)45

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score37.6

Siamun — Complete Timeline

980 BC

Construction at TanisCultural

Siamun undertook building projects at Tanis, including additions to the temple of Amun. He erected a large pylon and added reliefs depicting his military victories, reinforcing the city's role as the dynasty's capital.

Temple ConstructionTanisAmun

constructive

975 BC

Campaign in PalestineWar◆ Major

Siamun led a military campaign into Palestine, attacking the Philistine city of Gezer. The campaign resulted in Egyptian control over the city, which Siamun later gave as a dowry to his daughter upon her marriage to King Solomon of Israel.

PalestineGezerBiblical Connection

Impact: regionalconstructive

970 BC

Alliance with IsraelPolitical Action◆ Major

Siamun formed an alliance with King Solomon of Israel, sealed by the marriage of his daughter to Solomon. This diplomatic move strengthened Egypt's position in the region and is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.

AllianceSolomonMarriage

Impact: regionalconstructive