King Shoshenk I

Posted by Mark Indy from user-33qt8a9.dialup.mindspring.com on June 17, 1999 at 19:12:41:

In Reply to: Tanis posted by Michael on June 17, 1999 at 17:01:32:

: >>>I couldn't find anything on Shishak, but Tanis was a fictional city, either that or
: forgotten completely. Anything can happen...<<<

: actually, Tanis is a real city, located in the delta of Egypt. it was mentioned by Napoleons' soldiers in 1798, but wasn't mapped or excavated seriously until 1939. or, if you believe the movies, 1936 :)

: with a little help from
: my book on Egypt,

: Michael

I believe that was the 22nd dynasty pharaoh Shoshenk I, most known for his effective campaigns in Judea. If you believe the movies he also took the ark back to Tanis after his conquest of Jerusalem... according to legend though he left the ark alone for some reason but took everything else of value.

Cheers!
Mark

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