Although it’s unclear exactly where the Hyksos originated, they were aSemiticpeople also known as Amorites and sometimes called “Shepherd Kings”. Their names reflected a western-Semitic origin, and they were more than likely associated with the Hebrews. Amorites refers to people who lived in ...
In the 16th century B.C., three steadfast, wise, and powerful queens led Egypt against Hyksos invaders—and won.