Guaranteeing the pax aegyptiaca? Re-assessing the role of elite offspring as wards and hostages within the New Kingdom Egyptian empire in the Levant

  • Paul J. Cowie (Contributor)

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Description

The author reviews research on the interactions between Egypt and the city -states and territories of the Levant during the New Kingdom. By analysing passages from the Amarna Letters (e.g. EA 180, EA 137, EA 129 and 132), new light is shed on the practice of sending royal offspring to Egypt.
Date made available29 Aug 2024
PublisherMacquarie University

Keywords

  • New Kingdom Egypt
  • New Kingdom foreign policy
  • Amarna Letters
  • Ancient Near East

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