Dec 2, 2020 · Then came the Hyksos, an invading army from Syria that conquered Egypt around 1650 B.C. with vastly superior weapons like speedy chariots and powerful composite bows.

Nov 9, 2009 · A handful of scholars, including the first-century Jewish historian Josephus, have suggested a link between the Israelites and the Hyksos, a mysterious Semitic …

Jan 2, 2026 · In 1650 B.C., Egypt was conquered by the Hyksos—soldiers from Syria armed with state-of-the-art weapons and speedy chariots.

Oct 14, 2009 · Around 1650 B.C., a line of foreign rulers known as the Hyksos took advantage of Egypt’s instability to take control.

Apr 23, 2018 · These razor-sharp blades inspired fear and fascination and helped change the course of military campaigns.

Aug 10, 2022 · What caused the decline of ancient Egyptian civilization? The empire on the Nile river reached the peak of its power, wealth and influence in the New Kingdom period (1550 to …

Jan 3, 2018 · The Iron Age was a period in human history that started between 1200 B.C. and 600 B.C., depending on the region, and followed the Stone Age and Bronze Age. During the …