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Hyksos

Nomadic, probably Semitic people who came to prominence in Egypt in the 18th century BC, and established their own dynasty in the Nile delta, which lasted until 1550 BC. They introduced bronze metallurgy and the use of the horse-drawn chariot.



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It had been discovered inside the palace of King Khayan of the Hyksos (1653-1614 BC), dating back the late Babylonian era," said Hawas in statements.
According to both Velikovsky and Rohl, the Hyksos conquered Egypt shortly after the Exodus.
Paradoxically, the desire to keep control of Kemet from settlers both inside and outside; the invasions from the Hyksos, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, and finally today's current Arab inhabitants, destroyed this African civilisation.
 
 
 
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