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Impact of The Hyksos

The Hyksos were foreign rulers who dominated Lower Egypt during the 15th Dynasty, originating from Palestine. They politically weakened the Egyptian Pharaohs' control over all of Egypt. Economically, the Hyksos established trade relations with Syria-Palestine, Nubia, Crete, and Sinai, introducing crops like olives and pomegranates as well as zebu cattle. Technologically, the Hyksos introduced innovations to Egyptian warfare including horse-drawn chariots, composite bows, stronger metals for weapons, and new armor and helmets.

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Impact of The Hyksos

The Hyksos were foreign rulers who dominated Lower Egypt during the 15th Dynasty, originating from Palestine. They politically weakened the Egyptian Pharaohs' control over all of Egypt. Economically, the Hyksos established trade relations with Syria-Palestine, Nubia, Crete, and Sinai, introducing crops like olives and pomegranates as well as zebu cattle. Technologically, the Hyksos introduced innovations to Egyptian warfare including horse-drawn chariots, composite bows, stronger metals for weapons, and new armor and helmets.

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Impact of the Hyksos

- Foreign leaders that dominated + ruled as the 15 Dynasty over Lower Egypt area, in particular Avaris - West semitic origins of most names suggest Palestinian origin - Not known whether they infiltrated gradually through migration or successive waves of invasion
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POLITICAL IMPACT
Politically weakened the Pharaoh - restricted Egyptian Pharaohs from politically controlling whole of a unified Egypt

ECONOMIC IMPACT
Trade + Diplomacy: Established relations - Syria-Palestine, Nubia, Crete, Sinai -> Hyksos scarabs in Syria-Palestine -> Gold pendant of Minoan design -> wall paintings with typical crete motifs Eg. bull-leaping, rocky landscapes Agriculture: - olive + pomegranate trees -hump-backed zebu cattle

TECHNOLOGICAL IMPACT
Weaponry changed nature of NKE army -> Horse drawn chariot (esp intro of wheel + harness) -> Composite bow (stronger + larger range) Techniques -> stronger metals = stronger warfare weaponry use of bronze instead of copper -> silver working techniques -> vertical loom improved weaving -> potters wheel (improved) -> Khepesh (Caananite dagger/curved sword) -> Body armour+ helmets (leather/metal corselets, leather/bronze helmets)

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