History glossary
Libyan
relating to peoples and ruling groups from the western desert and Libya who became influential in later Egypt.
- Category
- People and identity
- Region
- North Africa
What it means
Libyan groups from west of Egypt entered Egyptian military, settlement, and political life over time. Some later founded dynasties and ruled parts of Egypt while adopting Egyptian royal forms.
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