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After the invasions, Egypt never recovered its previous power. The Egyptian empire broke apart into regional units, and numerous small kingdoms arose. Each was eager to protect its independence. Almost powerless, Egypt soon fell to its neighbors' invasions. Libyans crossed the dessert to the Nile Delta. There they established independent dynasties. From around 950 to 730 BC., Libyan pharaohs ruled Egypt and erected cities. But instead of imposing their culture, the Libyans adopted the Egyptian way of life. When the nubians came north to seize power, they too adopted the Egyptian culture.