单词 | Hyksos |
释义 | Hyksos/ˈhɪksɒs![]() plural noun A people of mixed Semitic and Asian descent who invaded Egypt and settled in the Nile delta circa 1640 bc. They formed the 15th and 16th dynasties of Egypt and ruled a large part of the country until driven out circa 1532 bc.The Egyptians under the Hyksos pharaohs invaded the Near East, and then came to Greece....
OriginFrom Greek Huksōs (interpreted by Manetho as 'shepherd kings' or 'captive shepherds'), from Egyptian heqa khoswe 'foreign rulers'. |
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