Why did the Hyksos invade Egypt?
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Why did the Hyksos invade Egypt?
Egypt and Dynasties:
Ancient Egypt was ruled by many dynasties. These dynastic periods are divided into groups including the Old Kingdom, the First Intermediate Period, the Middle Kingdom, the Second Intermediate Period, and the New Kingdom.
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View this answerIt is unclear exactly why the Hyksos invaded Egypt. Some ancient accounts describe the Hyksos as barbaric and nomadic, and one could speculate that...
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 17Learn about the Hyksos people and where the Hyksos came from. Understand why the Hyksos were able to conquer Egypt and their contributions and technology.
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