twenty sixth dynasty bc saite king psamtik able oust assyrians help greek mercenaries recruited form egypt 's first navy greek influence expanded greatly city state naukratis became home greeks nile delta saite kings based new capital sais witnessed brief spirited resurgence economy culture bc powerful persians led cambyses ii began conquest egypt eventually capturing pharaoh psamtik iii battle pelusium cambyses ii assumed
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