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Known to most as 'Shepherd Kings,' the Egyptian name 'Hyksos' means 'rulers of foreign lands,' and refers to the kings themselves, rather than to an ethnic group. The Hyksos introduced the horse-drawn chariot, perhaps serving as mercenaries in Egypt before they seized power, ruling as the 15th Dynasty from Avaris in the eastern Nile delta. Local craftsmen added their own refinements, emphasizing the chariot's lightness and speed. Their six-spoked wheels - replacing the original four-spoked…

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