The Ramessides, Medes and Persians, Vol. 4, Ages in Alignment Series

Sweeney, Emmet

ISBN 10: 0875865429 / ISBN 13: 9780875865423

Published by Algora Publishing, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Ramessides, Medes and Persians, Vol. 4, Ages in Alignment Series
• Publisher: Algora Publishing
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0875865429
• ISBN 13: 9780875865423
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

In The Ramessides, Medes, and Persians: Ages in Alignment Series, Vol. 4, author Emmett Sweeney presents a groundbreaking analysis that challenges the traditional timeline of ancient Egypt and Babylonia. The book proposes that the established chronology of these ancient civilizations is incorrect by a staggering 2,000 years. This fourth volume is the culmination of Sweeney’s controversial Ages in Alignment series, where he reconstructs ancient history from the rise of literate societies to the conquest of Alexander the Great. A Radical Chronology Shift: At the heart of Sweeney's argument is the idea that the Near Eastern civilizations did not have a 2,000-year head start on other world cultures. He argues that ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Babylonia, and the Near East arose simultaneously around 1,100 BC, after a great natural catastrophe—commonly referred to in legend as the Flood or Deluge. This theory challenges the mainstream belief that these cultures began around 3,300 BC. The fourth volume concludes this revisionist history by examining the Persian conquest and identifying key figures of the 19th and 20th Egyptian Dynasties. The Persian Conquest and the End of the 19th Dynasty: Sweeney offers a compelling reinterpretation of the end of the Egyptian 19th Dynasty. According to traditional history, this dynasty concluded much earlier than 525 BC, but Sweeney argues that it actually ended with the Persian conquest of Egypt. The last significant ruler, Seti II, never reigned over an independent Egypt, as commonly believed. Instead, Sweeney posits that Seti II and the Egyptian rebel leader Inaros, who fought the Persians during the reign of Xerxes and Artaxerxes I, were the same person. Recasting Ramses III and Other Figures: The book further delves into identifying Ramses III of the 20th Dynasty as the same individual as Nectanebo I of the 30th Dynasty. According to Sweeney, Nectanebo I famously defeated the Persian ruler Artaxerxes II. By re-identifying these key figures, Sweeney presents a compelling argument that many of the known Egyptian rulers were in fact individuals playing critical roles in resisting Persian rule. Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian Kings Reinterpreted: One of the most fascinating aspects of Sweeney’s analysis is his claim that the so-called Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian kings were, in fact, Persians adopting Semitic names. For instance, he argues that Sargon II was actually Darius I, Sennacherib was Xerxes, and Nebuchadrezzar was Artaxerxes III. Solving the Chronological Puzzle: Sweeney’s work is deeply influenced by the earlier scholarship of Immanuel Velikovsky, whose controversial Ages in Chaos series first questioned established timelines. While Velikovsky’s work was largely dismissed by the academic community, Sweeney builds upon his ideas, solving contradictions that Velikovsky could not. Sweeney provides extensive evidence and argumentation that ties together the histories of the Ramessides, Medes, and Persians in ways that dramatically alter our understanding of ancient history. Conclusion: A Bold Reconstruction of History The Ramessides, Medes, and Persians: Ages in Alignment Vol. 4 offers a fresh and provocative perspective on ancient Near Eastern history. Through detailed research and innovative thinking, Emmet Sweeney challenges the established chronology and rewrites the history of Egypt, Babylonia, and Persia. This work will appeal to historians, archaeologists, and anyone interested in alternative interpretations of ancient history. Sweeney's groundbreaking conclusions—linking key historical figures across centuries and dynasties—provide a compelling case for rethinking much of what we know about ancient civilization. His argument that civilizations arose simultaneously after a global catastrophe, combined with his re-identifications of prominent historical figures, makes The Ramessides, Medes, and Persians a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of world.