?A journey through history, the Hyksos in Egypt: conquest and period of rule, who are the Hyksos
The Hyksos, meaning "rulers of foreign lands" in ancient Egyptian, were a people of non-Egyptian origins, believed to be of Asian origin, perhaps from Syria or Palestine. They arrived in Egypt in the 18th century BC, and took advantage of the weakness of central power in Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period (1786-1550 BC) to occupy northern Egypt (Lower Egypt) and establish their own rule.
Fifteenth Dynasty: The first Hyksos ruling dynasty
The Hyksos founded the Fifteenth Dynasty in Egypt, and ruled from the city of Avaris in the Nile Delta. Their rule lasted for more than a hundred years (1650-1550 BC), and this period was known as the Hyksos rule.
Weakness of Egyptian central power:
The Hyksos took advantage of the weakness of central power in Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period to occupy northern Egypt. At that time, Egypt was suffering from internal conflicts and political division, which weakened its ability to resist external invasion.
* Gradual infiltration: The Hyksos did not take control of Egypt all at once, but rather infiltrated it gradually over the years.
* Local alliances: The Hyksos allied with some local Egyptian princes, which helped them consolidate their rule in northern Egypt.
Results of the Hyksos rule:
* Cultural influences: The Hyksos exchanged some customs, traditions, and technology with the Egyptians, which led to some cultural changes in Egypt.
* Economic influences: Trade flourished between Egypt and neighboring countries during the period of Hyksos rule.
* The Egyptian Struggle: The Egyptians did not surrender to the rule of the Hyksos, but rather revolted against them in the end and expelled them from Egypt. Imhotep
Expulsion of the Hyksos from Egypt:
King Ahmose I (1550-1525 BC) led a revolt against the Hyksos, and was able to expel them from Egypt after a long war. This revolution is considered the beginning of the New Kingdom era in Egypt, and it is one of the strongest and greatest eras in the history of ancient Egypt.
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* There are still many questions about the Hyksos, and studies and research are likely to continue to reveal more about this period of Egyptian history.
* The Hyksos rule is considered one of the most important periods in the history of ancient Egypt, as it left a prominent mark on Egyptian culture and civilization.
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