The Hyksos were foreign rulers established in the Nile Delta, with their capital at Avaris (Tell ... more The Hyksos were foreign rulers established in the Nile Delta, with their capital at Avaris (Tell el-Daba). According to the biblical narrative, Joseph was sold into slavery and later rose to power within Egypt, ultimately becoming Grand Vizier. This historical framework raises the possibility that Joseph's political ascent occurred during the Hyksos period.
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