Who were the kyksos?

Answer 1

The Hyksos were a group of mixed Semitic peoples who settled in the eastern Nile Delta during the Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt (circa 1650–1550 BCE). They are often associated with the introduction of new technologies such as the horse-drawn chariot and advanced weaponry, which contributed to their ability to conquer and rule parts of Egypt. The term "Hyksos" itself is derived from the Egyptian phrase "hekau khasut," meaning "rulers of foreign lands." Their rule ended when the native Egyptian dynasty, led by Ahmose I, expelled them, leading to the establishment of the New Kingdom.