the Expansion of Ancient Egypt and Its Historical  Significance 

It is important to note that Egypt has among the oldest history in world’s civilization. It is considered to be a pillar of intellectualism, politics, arts and archicture. Egyptian history has endured the destructive force of time through the ages

To what extent did the Hyksos occupation of Egypt influence the development of early New Kingdom Egypt.

500 years of domination in Nubia had left many marks until the fall of the Egyptians and so with the Egyptians weekend the Nubians begin to prosper such as the kingdom of Meroe which had become the new Power in Northern Africa since the Egyptians had

This essay will discuss the conquering of Upper Egypt 200 year ruling and adaptation of the Hyksos over Egypt, during the second intermediate period. At the end of the twelfth dynasty after the reign of Sobekkare, there was a short time(period) where Egypt had no ruler because there was no heir to the throne. Unexpectedly from a region East to (of) Egypt, invaders of unknown ethnicity marched into Egypt with confidence.” They easily seized it without striking a blow”(Van Seters p.15). According to Manetho, they overpowered the rulers of the land, burned the cities, and tore many monuments down ruthlessly. They treated the civilians harshly, massacring many, and leading many others into slavery; eventually they took over the empire, making

Egypt had exploited Nubian for resources such as gold since the Old Kingdom, yet expansion of empire into Nubia wasn’t seen as a political and economical necessity until the New Kingdom. Expansion into Nubia politically protected Egypt’s southern borders from further threat, economically it meant safe trade routes and access to further resources that would allow the empire to flourish. From the Middle Kingdom forth, Egypt had built fortresses along the Palestinian border of the Sinai Desert. This ensured protection of their Northern border as well as the establishment of extensive trade routes that would aid economic stability and allow for further expansion North. Ahmose’s expulsion of the Hyksos not only created both the 18th Dynasty and New Kingdom, but lead to a new age of militarism with a succession of ‘warrior pharaohs’. His invasion of the Hyksos territory paved the way for Egypt’s northern expansion, with his conquest of Nubian Hyksos allies at Buhen allowing for expansion south. Evidence of Ahmose’s reign initiating expansion and early stages of the empire comes from the Biography of Ahmose son of

For a long time in history, Egypt was the home to any form of trade which ensured the country had strong connections to the rest of the world, especially, when people came to acquire the resourceful materials from the Egyptian cities. As such, the visiting populace brought new food, ideas, religions, and goods that cumulatively resulted in the high level of civilization among the Egyptian people. It is with such cultural sophistication that historical records affirm how Egypt advanced to conquer neighboring regions in the quest of acquiring territorial lands. Furthermore, the diverse culture brought forth by the Romans, Nubians, Persians, and Greeks contributed to the Egyptian

Some researchers and scholars say that Nubia conquered Egypt, but truly that was only for about a decade, Egypt has conquered Nubia for many millennia compared to the few centuries and decades Nubia ruled Egypt. One passage says : “The Ethiopians … are said to be the tallest and handsomest men in the whole world.”, “Meroë, said to be the capital city of the Ethiopians. The inhabitants worship Zeus and Dionysus alone of the Gods, holding them in great honor.”, “The Ethiopians ... are said to be the tallest and handsomest

This essay is going to enlighten the reader on the subjects of geography, dynasties, burials, the peoples perspective and Egyptian government during the three periods of Egyptian history. In order

The first and most critical element to analyze is the interaction between Egypt, Nubia, and how the two cultures ultimately influenced each other. Despite Egyptologists of the past characterizing Egypt as a sophisticated core with the inferior Nubian periphery (Smith and Buzon 188), the archaeological record and what the author gleans from it is superior as a hypothesis. What is evident is that Egypt was obviously dominant initially during the New Kingdom period due to having military and colonial control over Nubia – and through this military dominance, conformation to Egyptian culture was rewarded by less violence. This is demonstrated by the author through a study of head and defensive wounds, with the results demonstrating lower rates of violence at the more Egyptianized Tombos compared to surrounding, earlier Nubian cities (197-199). The existence of violence is indicative of a degree of resistance to Egyptian colonialism, nulling the argument that a ‘sophisticated’ Egyptian culture was

Settling along the banks of the Nile River, hunters - gatherers evolved into subsistence agriculture. The Egyptians had a unique and special bond with the Nile River which was the life source that made Egypt function with great power. The Nile provided them everything they need from fertile soil and fresh water, to rich hunting grounds with an endless supply of fish. Thanks to the river, Egypt grew into a wealthy, vast mystical land. With that Egypt became a target to foreign invaders. To conquer this land would prove to be difficult. Egypt’s location was protected by the terrain surrounding the city. You had in the north the Mediterranean Sea, west the Sahara Desert, east the Red Sea, in the south Nubia, another city advanced like Egypt, and finally the Nile River running straight down Egypt. With their land flourishing one may ask, why didn’t Egypt want to expand and conquer new territory? Simply because the Egyptians weren’t interested. The

reached as far south as the Fourth Cataract in Nubia, a part of ancient Ethiopia,

History - Ancient Egypt is situated in north-east Africa, mostly where modern Egypt is today. The River Nile runs through the entire country, it is ancient Egypt’s main sustenance. Ancient Egypt lasted from 3100 to 30 BC; this is usually separated into three different parts - Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom. The Old Kingdom existed from 2686 BC to 2181 BC. During this time the pyramids at Giza were built and there were many struggles as Egypt didn’t have a strong and powerful ruler. The Middle Kingdom, ranging from 2055 BC to 1650 BC, started when a powerful pharaoh took over. This era witnessed construction of many pyramids and start of foreign trade. Control of parts of Egypt by the Hyksos (foreign rulers) marks the end of the

Egypt is a country in North Africa and is among the oldest civilisations on Earth, thriving as an independent nation from 8,000 BCE to 525 BCE. Ancient Egypt was the preeminent civilisation in the Mediterranean world, being the most culturally advanced nation in every area of human knowledge. From science to technology to the arts and religion – the ancient Egyptian era was the most influential era, especially to the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Egypt’s majesty has long astounded archaeologists, particularly that the Egyptian’s would worship specific beliefs and religions to sustain stability throughout the nation for over 3000 years.

Studying ancient Egypt may well be an archeologist’s dream. Among the most popular ancient civilizations in the world is the Egyptian culture. Ancient Egyptian was the most prominent culture in Northern Africa and the Mediterranean region for almost three millenniums of its existence until the eventual defeat by Alexander the Great. It is perhaps the most studied ancient civilization and this fascination by researchers and archeologists have actually earned it a field of its own – Egyptology. Primary sources of the history of ancient Egypt and particularly the pharaonic era are the artifacts, hieroglyphics, monuments and sculptures and drawings that have been recovered during archeological expeditions. The final resting places of the pharaohs have by far given much evidence of the life of ancient Egyptian and the esteem that his subjects accorded the pharaoh. Much of what is known about the pharaohs and their life has been found in the tombs and especially the pyramids. These tombs held a significant position in ancient Egypt since the Pharaoh was the most prominent figure in the kingdom. They were not only symbolic of the post of the authority of the king and his relationship with the gods, but also an architectural miracle. The funerary tombs also had other functions apart from being the burial place of the kings. The kings commissioned them and in most instances dedicated them to the gods. The evidence from these tombs has shown that the tombs were also prepared to

The ancient site of Tanis in the Egyptian Delta has been the subject of much examination in relation to its identity as the official location of the site. The proposed sites of Avaris and Pi – Ramesses were thought to be the location of Tanis. Due to heavy recycling of furniture, décor and construction materials from other sites, many historians and archeologists dismissed the site as the legitimate Tanis, known to be the capital of the Egyptian XXIst – XXIInd dynasties, as many findings suggested otherwise. The articles this essay will analyse, Gold of the Pharaohs by J. Yoyotte and Avaris the Capital of the Hyksos by M. Bietak, explore not only the identification of Tanis but also can contribute to the debate of the Egyptian