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Ancient Egypt's military forces could include soldiers from different parts of the Mediterranean.

During the Saite period, Pharaoh Psamtik I used Greek mercenaries to strengthen his position. Later campaigns also involved Egyptian troops and foreign contingents.

The ancient world's armies were sometimes more diverse than people imagine. 🇪🇬⚔️

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00:00Egypt's army wasn't always Egyptian alone.
00:03Pharaoh Psamtik hired Greek mercenaries.

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