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Hyksos

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Hyk·sos  (hkss, -ss)
pl.n.
A Semitic people who invaded Egypt and ruled it during the 17th and 16th centuries b.c. They introduced the horse and chariot into Egypt.

Hyksos [ˈhɪksɒs]
n pl -sos
(Historical Terms) a member of a nomadic Asian people, probably Semites, who controlled Egypt from 1720 bc until 1560 bc
[from Greek Huksōs name of ruling dynasty in Egypt, from Egyptian hq's'sw ruler of the lands of the nomads]


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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.
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