• Ammonites: Egyptian, Hyksos or something more tribal?

  • Apr 20 2024
  • Length: 16 mins
  • Podcast

Ammonites: Egyptian, Hyksos or something more tribal?

  • Summary

  • Imagine, if you will, a world shrouded in the veils of uncertainty, where the Aryans embark on their fateful odyssey, crossing vast expanses in search of new horizons. Concurrently, the Ammonite Empire casts its imposing shadow over the lands, its legacy etched into the annals of ancient lore.

    Yet amidst these epochs, a veil of obscurity envelops the land of Egypt, where the Hyksos shepherd kings rise to prominence, their origins veiled in mystery, their rule a testament to the enigmatic currents that swirl beneath the surface of history. And looming over the grandeur of Thebes stands the god Amun, his presence both revered and feared, his origins lost to the sands of time.

    But could there be more to this intricate tapestry than meets the eye? Could the tribe of Benjamin, nestled within the folds of ancient lore, hold the key to unlocking the secrets of our past? As we delve deeper into the annals of time, questions beg to be answered. Who were the ancient Egyptians, truly? Is it justifiable to label them as such, or does such nomenclature oversimplify the rich tapestry of their existence?

    Consider this: would we dare reduce the Babylonians or Sumerians to mere geographical monikers, labeling them as 'ancient Iraqis'? The very notion seems preposterous. And yet, do we not commit the same injustice when we confine the legacy of Egypt to the constraints of a single name?

    Join me, dear listeners, on a voyage of discovery as we unravel the mysteries that lie beneath the surface of antiquity. For in the depths of history, there truly is 'Nothing New Under the Sun'.

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