Teos

Teos succeeded his father Nectanebo I as pharaoh of the Thirtieth Dynasty, ruling from Sebennytos from about 362 BC to 360 BC, with dates uncertain by about a year. Prior to his sole reign, he had served as co-regent alongside his father to ensure a smooth royal succession.

Aiming to take the offensive against the Persian Empire, Teos mounted a significant military campaign into the Levant. To finance this venture, he introduced emergency taxes and requisitioned temple wealth, which caused widespread domestic discontent. While on campaign abroad, his nephew rebelled and took power as Nectanebo II. Forced into exile, Teos sought refuge at the Persian court.

Because of his very short sole reign, Teos left few monuments, though he carried out additions to the Khonsu temple at Karnak. Scholars know him from contemporary administrative records, temple inscriptions, and accounts by classical historians.

Monuments

• Karnak Khonsu temple additions

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