Abstract
In the first half of the Second Millennium BC, Egypt experienced something unprecedented: it was ruled by the ‘Hyksos’, a term that literally translates as 'rulers of foreign lands'. The origins of these rulers and their impact on Egypt
are deeply controversial issues, clouded by the bitterness of Egypt’s own memories. This blog post presents an overview of the remaining historical and archaeological evidence that sheds light on these Hyksos and the 'foreigners' with whom they may relate.
are deeply controversial issues, clouded by the bitterness of Egypt’s own memories. This blog post presents an overview of the remaining historical and archaeological evidence that sheds light on these Hyksos and the 'foreigners' with whom they may relate.
| Original language | English |
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| Volume | 5 |
| No. | 2 |
| Specialist publication | The Ancient Near East Today |
| Publisher | American Society for Overseas Research |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |