Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt: Map & History
The Fifteenth Dynasty was a foreign dynasty of ancient Egypt.
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The Fifteenth Dynasty was a foreign dynasty of ancient Egypt. It was founded by Salitis, a Hyksos from West Asia whose people had invaded the country and conquered Lower Egypt. The 15th, 16th, and 17th Dynasties of ancient Egypt are often combined under the group title, Second Intermediate Period. The 15th Dynasty dates approximately from 1650 to 1550 BC.
Modern Countries Once Part of Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt
At its mapped extent, Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt in Depth
Dynastic history
The kings of the Fifteenth Dynasty are said to have been Canaanite. Pharaoh Kamose is known to have referred to Apophis, one of the kings of the dynasty, as "Chieftain of Retjenu (i.e. Caanan)". The kings of the Fifteenth Dynasty formed "the second Asiatic Kingdom in the Delta", covering an area which may have included Canaan itself, although the archaeological record is sparse. The dynasty probably lasted for a period of about 108 years.
The first king, also described as a Hyksos (ḥḳꜣw-ḫꜣswt, a "shepherd" according to Africanus), led his people into an occupation of the Nile Delta area and settled his capital at Avaris. These events put an end to the Fourteenth Dynasty of Egypt.
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Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt: Key Facts
| Founded | 1650 BCE |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1550 BCE |
Preceded by
- Fourteenth Dynasty of Egypt
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q728479 (CC0).
Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 34,496 km² in 1550 BCE.
Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt exist?
Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt is dated to 1600 BCE – 1501 BCE, in the Bronze Age Civilizations era.
What was the capital of Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt?
The capital of Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt was Avaris.
How large was Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt at its peak?
At its peak in 1550 BC Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt covered about 34,496 km².
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