The Hyksos (/ ˈhɪksɒs /; Egyptian ḥqꜣ (w) - ḫꜣswt, Egyptological pronunciation: heqau khasut, [4] "ruler (s) of foreign lands"), in modern Egyptology, are the kings of the Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt [5] (fl. c. 1650–1550 BC).

Jul 17, 2020 · Popular lore suggests the Hyksos, a mysterious group of foreign invaders, conquered the Nile Delta around 1638 B.C. and remained in power until 1530 B.C. But written records of the...

Mar 14, 2025 · Hyksos, dynasty of Palestinian origin that ruled northern Egypt as the 15th dynasty (c. 1630–c. 1530 bce; see ancient Egypt: The Second Intermediate period).

Jul 9, 2024 · Excavations conducted in a Hyksos palace at Tell el-Daba (ancient Avaris) in Egypt have for the first time provided archaeological evidence for a gruesome practice previously …

The Hyksos, a group of mixed Asiatic peoples, emerged as a significant force in the landscape of ancient Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period, around 1650 to 1550 BCE. Their arrival and subsequent rule over parts of Egypt marked a period of profound change in Egyptian history.

Dec 14, 2024 · The Hyksos, derived from the Egyptian term ḥqꜣw-ḫꜣswt meaning “rulers of foreign lands,” marked a significant chapter in Egypt’s history as the Fifteenth Dynasty (c. 1650–1550 BCE). They ruled primarily from Avaris in the Nile Delta, extending their control over Lower and Middle Egypt.

Feb 15, 2017 · The Hyksos were a Semitic people who gained a foothold in Egypt c. 1782 BCE at the city of Avaris in Lower Egypt, thus initiating the era known in Egyptian history as the Second Intermediate Period (c. 1782 - c. 1570 BCE).

'Hyksos' was the collective name given to the Asiatics who invaded Egypt. They took advantage of a time when Egypt was politically weak and their military could not stand up to the Hyksos’ more advanced weaponry.

While native Egyptian princes ruled Upper Egypt from Thebes, foreign kings called the Hyksos (Egyptian Heka-Hasut, “Rulers of Foreign Lands”) controlled the Delta from Avaris (modern Tell el Daba).

While much is misunderstood, we know the Hyksos comprised a small group of West Asian individuals who ruled Northern Egypt, especially the Delta, during the Second Intermediate Period.