Hyksos
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The Hyksos, in modern Egyptology, were the kings of the Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt. Their seat of power was the city of Avaris in the Nile Delta, from where they ruled over Lower Egypt and Middle Egyp
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A man described as "Abisha the Hyksos" (𓋾𓈎𓈉, ḥqꜣ-ḫꜣswt, Heqa-kasut for "Hyksos"), leading a group of Aamu. Tomb of Khnumhotep II (c. 1900 BC). This is one of the earliest known uses of the term "Hyksos".
"Semqen the Hyksos"
"Khyan the Hyksos"
Khopesh
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The khopesh is an Egyptian sickle-shaped sword that developed from battle axes. The sword style originated in Western Asia during the Bronze Age and was introduced in the Second Intermediate Period. T
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…Egyptian ones. They have been credited with introducing several technological innovations to Egypt, such as the horse and chariot, as well as the khopesh (sickle sword) and the composite bow, a theory which is disputed. The Hyksos did not control all of Egypt. They coexisted with the Sixteenth and…
18th century BC khopesh found in Nablus; the blade is decorated with electrum inlays.
A bronze Khopesh sickle sword with Ramesses II cartouche inscribed, located at the Louvre.
Mural of Seti I holding a khopesh while riding in a war chariot and trampling Libyans found at Karnak.
Merneptah Stele, depicting Merneptah's victory over the Libyans in 1208 BCE. Merneptah is being given a khopesh by Amun.