Editing Cambyses II (section)

===Further conquests===
The Libyans, and soon the Greeks of [[Cyrene, Libya|Cyrene]] and [[Barca (ancient city)|Barca]], willingly acknowledged the authority of Cambyses, and as proof of their submission, sent offerings to Cambyses.{{sfn|Briant|2002|p=54}}{{sfn|Dandamayev|1990|pp=726–729}} As a demonstration of his generosity, Cambyses had Amasis II's Greek widow, [[Ladice (Cyrenaean princess)|Ladice]], returned to Cyrene.{{sfn|Briant|2002|p=54}} Cambyses originally intended to make an expedition against the Phoenician state of [[Ancient Carthage|Carthage]], but it was ultimately called off due to his Phoenician subjects' reluctance to  make war against their own people.{{sfn|Briant|2002|p=54}} In the south, Cambyses, followed the same policy of the last pharaohs to keep the [[Kingdom of Kush]] in check, and had a garrison established at [[Elephantine]].{{sfn|Briant|2002|pp=54-55}}

According to Herodotus, Cambyses' campaigns against Ammon in the [[Siwa Oasis]] and [[Ethiopia]] ended catastrophically.{{sfn|Briant|2002|p=55}} He states that the reason behind this defeat was the "madness" of Cambyses, who "at once began his march against Ethiopia, without any orders for the provision of supplies, and without for a moment considering the fact that he was to take his men to the ends of the earth".{{sfn|Briant|2002|p=55}} This is called the [[Lost Army of Cambyses]].

However, according to Briant, "the deliberate bias against Cambyses raises doubts about the accuracy of Herodotus's version."{{sfn|Briant|2002|p=55}} Herodotus' statement is contradicted by other sources that do not suggest a catastrophe for his forces, even though the obstacles of the campaign possibly compelled Cambyses to withdraw.{{sfn|Briant|2002|p=55}} Archaeological proof indicates that the Achaemenids made use of the stronghold of Dorginarti (south of [[Buhen]]) during the time they controlled Egypt.{{sfn|Briant|2002|p=55}}