Hyksos
Asiatic rulers of Dynasty XV of ancient Egypt
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| 2021 | A dental trait study by Nina Maaranen and Sonia Zakrzewski examined 90 individuals from Avaris, revealing no significant ancestral differences between local and non-local populations, supporting the view of Avaris as a diverse trade hub in the Middle Bronze Age eastern Mediterranean. |
| 2018 | Thomas Schneider proposed an alternative duration of Hyksos rule, estimating between 160 and 180 years. |
| 2018 | Kim Ryholt proposed a new reading of Hyksos rule, suggesting they may have ruled for up to 149 years, significantly revising previous historical interpretations. |
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