Dec 24, 2009

Salem on History | Hyksos Create Second Intermediate Period

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Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
Categories: Government and Politics, Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution, Civilizations, Cultures
Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Empires, Dynasties, Pharaohs
Curriculum: African History, Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
Geographical Location: Egypt, Sudan
Date: c. 1650

Article abstract: The intrusion of the Middle Eastern Hyksos peoples into Egypt caused the end of the Middle Kingdom and placed Egypt under the rule of conquerors.

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The Second Intermediate Period (c. 1650-c. 1570 b.c.e.) in Egypt succeeded the period of national unification under Theban rulers known as the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055-c. 1650 b.c.e.). In contrast to the preceding and following periods, the Second Intermediate Period was an era of considerable turmoil marked by disorder and conflict. The conflict was both internal and external...

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Salem on History | Hyksos Create Second Intermediate Period

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