ANCIENT ALIENS The Hyksos Ca 1800 1560 Dynasty

'ANCIENT ALIENS' The Hyksos Ca 1800 – 1560 Dynasty 15

Why is history important? Decentralization at the end of the Middle Kingdom (Sobeknefru has no heirs) yet again leads to disasters. Collapse of the Middle Kingdom starts with the 13 th dynasty (which wasn't a dynasty because no one in it was related) Second Intermediate Period

The Amu (Anatolians) - Hyksos History of immigration and assimilation with Egypt in the Delta * 1630 -1520 Hyksos, masters of Lower and Middle Egypt Bronze weapons Composite bows Chariots

Hyksos Behavior? Quite bad… Destroy temples, kill inhabitants, enslave wives and children Capital at Avaris and Tanis Chief god made it on Urban Dictionary: http: //www. urbandictionary. com/define. php? ter m=sutekh

Or a gradual takeover? Perhaps the immigrant community gradually replaced 'Egyptians' (…probably a combination) they immediately set up government and taxes The Hyksos don't go south…Thebes remains intact, poor, but independent Instigate trade routes with Kush

Sekenenre Tao 'The Brave' Instigates War on the Hyksos with Ahhotep I Snoring Hippopotami? http: //museumsecrets. tv/dossier. php? o=80

Kamose 'The Strong' and the last of the 17 th Dynasty Continues successful war against Hyksos, probably with his mother's help 1540 attacks Kush, then Hyksos

Ahmose I Founder of the 18 th Dynasty Pacifies the Hyksos Defeats Nubia, again Re-opens mines & quarries Reclaims all lands previously held Lays foundation for New Kingdom