What was Smendes known for?
Smendes, also called Nesbenebded, (flourished 11th century bce), king of ancient Egypt (1070–44 bce), founder of the 21st dynasty (1075–c. 950 bce), who established the capital at Tanis, in the northeast Nile River delta, while high priests of Amon ruled Thebes and Upper Egypt. Where did Smendes move the capital to? Smendes began his career…